ITALIAN PASTA AND SAUSAGE DINNER

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The ricotta adds a nice thick creamy backdrop to the hot sausage and spices with the cavatappi bring it all together. If you cannot get cavatappi elbow macaroni makes a good substitute.

Provided by Debbwl

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 ounces cavatappi pasta
6 ounces hot Italian sausage
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (depending on how much heat you like)
salt and pepper
1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
4 ounces tomato sauce
fresh parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, in a medium pan crumb and cook sausage about 6 minutes; drain off grease and add chopped onion and garlic sautéing another 6 minutes or so till onion is tender.
  • Stir in basil, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper heat another one to two minutes.
  • Lower heat while adding tomato sauce and ricotta, stir while heating so ricotta blends evenly and does not burn.
  • Mix pasta and sauce together. Sever with fresh grated parmesan cheese and a green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 426, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 32.3, Sodium 888.7, Carbohydrate 49.4, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 19.1

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