Name: Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta for Two
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces whole-wheat pasta, such as shells or fusilli; 4 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 cups arugula, or baby spinach; 0.5 cup halved cherry tomatoes; 1/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 0.125 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta for Two

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A whole teaspoon of black pepper along with a small amount of Italian turkey sausage deliver a piquant flavor without adding too much in the way of saturated fat and calories in this quick pasta dish. For maximum taste, use a high-quality cheese. This recipe was adapted from our popular Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta to serve two instead of six.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on August 16, 2019

Cook Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Yield:

2 servings, cups each

Nutrition Profile:

Bone Health Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy High Calcium High-Protein Low-Calorie

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Ingredients

4 ounces whole-wheat pasta, such as shells or fusilli
4 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, removed from casing
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 cups arugula, or baby spinach
½ cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta 8 to 10 minutes, or according to package directions.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and keep warm.
Combine cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 2 tablespoons of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta. Whisk the cooking liquid and oil into the cheese mixture; add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with the sausage-arugula mixture.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

411	Calories
16g	Fat
48g	Carbs
24g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 411
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 24g	48%
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 5g	27%
Cholesterol 45mg	15%
Vitamin A 1776IU	36%
Vitamin C 15mg	16%
Folate 69mcg	17%
Sodium 637mg	28%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 4mg	21%
Magnesium 80mg	19%
Potassium 393mg	8%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.