SAUSAGE AND PASTA DINNER
A healthy take on Sausage and Pasta combined. I enjoy this on a cold night. This is Low in calories and on the budget as well.
Provided by Hope Rock
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 4 Entrees, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Begin by bringing a large pot of water to boil for the pasta. While waiting for the water to boil cut 4 oz of sausage into pieces, mince garlic and dice/clean the leeks; set aside.
- In a large skillet heat up garlic and leeks until tender. Stir in sausage pieces, chicken broth, & red peppers. Bring skillet to boil, reduce heat. Add spinach to the skillet and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until greens are wilted.
- Keep an eye on the pasta, be sure not to over cook. Once pasta is cooked al dente, drain and use only 1 1/2 cups of the pasta. Save the rest of the pasta for another delicious dinner.
- To create the thickener.
- Take 1 tsp cornstarch and equal parts water in a small bowl or cup and stir until well combined. Pour the cornstarch mixture in with skillet and bring to a small boil until the liquid begins to thicken.
- Turn off the heat and allow to set for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp black pepper over the sausage and spinach mixture and combine well.
- Split the sausage mixture in the skillet into 4 equal parts. Plate each serving & sprinkle fresh chopped basil and grated parmesan on top.
- FYI: The pepper does bring a bit of heat. If you're not a fan of spicy heat in a dish, simply omit the black pepper in the end or reduce the amount of pepper. If you prefer a more soupy style to this dish (which is just as good) simply omit the thickening agent.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.6, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 24.2, Sodium 544.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 14.8
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