SAUSAGE PENNE WITH WILD MUSHROOMS & SPINACH

Sausage Penne With Wild Mushrooms & Spinach image

Provided by JelsMom

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb hot Italian sausage, sliced
12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed
3/4 cup shallot, chopped
5 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 red bell pepper
8 ounces fresh spinach, washed, stemmed, and chopped
1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken broth
12 ounces whole wheat penne
8 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain & set aside.
Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat.
Add sausage, mushrooms, shallots, garlic and red pepper.
Sauté 5 minutes, add bell pepper and sauté for another 5 minutes until mushrooms begin to brown.
Add spinach and broth; toss until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Add pasta and mozzarella.
Toss until cheese melts and sauce coats pasta.
Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.5, Fat 35.6, SaturatedFat 13.1, Cholesterol 81.5, Sodium 1024.8, Carbohydrate 55.2, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 2.9, Protein 31.9