MAKEOVER CREAMY ITALIAN SAUSAGE PASTA

Makeover Creamy Italian Sausage Pasta image

This slimmed-down version of a savory supper has just half the calories, 20% of the fat, 15% of the saturated fat and about 40% of the cholesterol. Yet the full-flavor result is one her family-and your-can enjoy without the guilt.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
3/4 pound turkey Italian sausage links, casings removed
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1 cup milk
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, red pepper and onion over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain and return to the pan. , In a small bowl, combine the flour, half-and-half, milk, wine or chicken broth, cheese, salt, pepper and paprika until blended. Add to the sausage mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat., Drain pasta. In a large bowl, combine sausage mixture and pasta. Before serving, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 600mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges