Best Penne With Peppers And Sausage Weight Watchers Recipes

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PENNE WITH PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE ( WEIGHT WATCHERS)



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From the weight watchers site. Six points per serving We really enjoyed this and I am putting it here for safekeeping. When I make it again I will use a larger sized can of tomatoes for more sauce.

Provided by Indiana Debbie

Categories     Penne

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
2 green peppers, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
3 cups cooked whole wheat penne
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium high heat. Add green peppers, garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until almost tender, about 7-8 minutes.
  • Remove turkey from casings; add to skillet and cook until no longer pink. Add spices and tomatoes. Simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Serve over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 1028.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.5

ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH PEPPERS & PENNE



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Make and share this Italian Sausage With Peppers & Penne recipe from Food.com.

Provided by eza91804

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 bermuda onion, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 fennel bulb, trimmed and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 cup canned diced tomato
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 lb cooked Italian pork sausage (hot, sweet, or a combination)
2 cups penne pasta
1/4 cup chopped basil
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil.
  • Sauté the onion, bell peppers, and fennel until the vegetables turn golden, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the tomato, salt, and pepper.
  • Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the sausage; simmer covered, stirring occasionally, until the flavors are blended, about 20 minutes.
  • If the sauce becomes too dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of water.
  • Meanwhile, cook the penne according to directions; drain.
  • Add the basil, parsley, and penne to the sausage mixture; toss to combine.

SAUSAGE & PEPPERS PENNE ALFREDO



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Penne pasta served with hot Italian sausage, bell peppers, and onions in a creamy Alfredo sauce. This is a recipe that I created on the fly. Ingredient measurements are "best guess" because I pretty much just threw everything in to taste. Feel free to adjust to your taste and enjoy!

Provided by Foonaka

Categories     Penne

Time 25m

Yield 1 batch, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package penne pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil (or bacon drippings)
5 hot Italian sausage links (you can use mild)
2 bell peppers (you may also use poblanos or other mild chiles)
1 white onion
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
salt & pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons flour (optional)
1/4 cup chicken broth or 1/4 cup stock
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
fresh basil

Steps:

  • Slice sausage into 3/4 inch slices.
  • Cut onions and peppers in to thin strips (julienne slices).
  • Mince 3 to 4 cloves of garlic or measure out 1 Tbsp of pre-minced garlic.
  • Chop basil into small strips (about 1 inch in length).
  • Prepare pasta based on packaged instructions.
  • Fry sausage in oil over medium-high heat until all pieces have turned brown.
  • Add peppers and onions, season with salt and pepper to taste, and fry with sausage for 2 minutes.
  • Add garlic and fry for 1 more minute.
  • Dust the mixture with 2 Tbsp of flour (this step is optional, and will create a thicker sauce) and stir for about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and stir mixture for about 30 seconds.
  • Turn heat down to medium-low and add cream. Stir to combine.
  • Slowly bring cream to a boil and let simmer for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Add Parmesan cheese and stir until cheese is melted into mixture.
  • Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 913.9, Fat 59.2, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 162.8, Sodium 1156, Carbohydrate 70.3, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 27.7

WEIGHT WATCHERS ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA



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Spicy sausage, red wine and fire roasted tomatoes make this ragout like sauce. Hearty and satisfying and only 7 points plus valuse per the WW site

Provided by Bonnie G 2

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 1 Bowl, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb uncooked Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow peppers, cut into 2 inch long thin strips
4 ounces red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, fire roasted recommended
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fusilli
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
  • Meanwhile, to make sauce, in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage stirring and breaking up meat with back of wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate.
  • Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightlycolored and crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporate, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.
  • NOTES:.
  • auce is also good over rice.
  • Toss in some fennel seeds for even greater flaver.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA- WEIGHT WATCHERS 7 POINTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by bnpolley

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound uncooked turkey sausage, Italian-style, casings removed
2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 medium yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch long thin strips
1 medium uncooked onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted recommended
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or less to taste
1/4 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta, fusilli
1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up meat with back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate. Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly colored and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes. While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.

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