Pasta with Turkey Sausage, Tomatoes and Mozzarella

turkey pasta
The National Turkey Federation
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  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

2tablespoons olive oil
1-- garlic clove, crushed
1-- medium onion, chopped
2-- (14 1/2 ounce) cans whole peeled tomatoes with juice, broken up with spoon
1pound Italian turkey sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1/4teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1pound penne
8ounces smoked mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute; discard garlic. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add tomatoes with juice, sausage, and pepper flakes. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until sauce is thickened, about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with sauce in large bowl.
  4. Toss with mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.

Recipe courtesy of by Shady Brook Farms.

Nutritional Info *per serving

  • Calories 850
  • Fat 32g
  • Saturated Fat 13g
  • Cholesterol 130mg
  • Sodium 1370mg
  • Potassium 1056mg
  • Carbohydrate 91g
  • Fiber 6g
  • Sugars 12g
  • Protein 49g