LIGHT- STRAW AND HAY

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Hot days, necessitate quick and easy meals this recipe is a staple in our house. This lighter version of the traditional is rich in flavors, with out the heavy cream sauce.

Provided by COOKNTXS

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 minced shallots
1 lb chicken sausage
1/2 lb turkey bacon
1 lb fresh mushrooms (optional)
salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 cup peas (frozen)
6 ounces fettuccine
6 ounces spinach fettuccine
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups fat-free chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, bring salted water to a rapid boil. Cook both pastas until al den te' drain and return to pot to keep warm. (Do not return pot to heat)
  • Remove chicken sausage from casings, discard casings, and slice bacon into strips vertically. In a large sauté pan over medium heat, ADD 1 tbs. olive oil, sausage and bacon brown, drain on paper towel, then ADD reserved 1tbs. olive oil, shallots and mushrooms, sauté 1-2 minutes, ADD drained bacon and sausage cook 1 more minute, stirring. ADD the chicken broth and peas simmer 2-3 more minutes.
  • Pour sausage, chicken broth mixture over pasta and toss top with fresh grated parmesan cheese and cracked pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 557, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 177.6, Sodium 1548, Carbohydrate 49.1, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 28.4

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