ZESTY PENNE PASTA - LIGHT

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Zesty Penne Pasta - Light image

I found this recipe in a magazine, in a Philly (cream cheese) ad. I modified it to make it healthier, and was honestly WOW-ed when I tried it - it's that good! Hope it WOW-s you too!

Provided by megs_

Categories     Penne

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups whole wheat penne, uncooked
1 lb reduced-fat pork sausage, Jimmy Dean
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce, I use Prego Heart-Smart
1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to directions.
  • While that cooks, brown sausage in a pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • When sausage is fully cooked, add spaghetti sauce & red chili pepper flakes. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese to sauce, stir well for 2 minutes.
  • Drain pasta and mix well with sauce. Top with parmesan, let stand on LOW heat for 5 minutes until cheese is melted.

*** Explore more Zesty Penne Pasta - Light Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Blue Monkey Smoothie_image Blue Monkey Smoothie

Savory Ham Wraps_image Savory Ham Wraps

Sausage Stuffing_image Sausage Stuffing

Pesto Farro with Chicken, Smoked Mozzarella and Tomatoes_image Pesto Farro with Chicken, Smoked Mozzarella and Tomatoes

Sweet and Salty Popcorn_image Sweet and Salty Popcorn

Zucchini, Potato, and Cilantro Soup_image Zucchini, Potato, and Cilantro Soup

Spicy Turkey Chili_image Spicy Turkey Chili

Atomic Ahi Poke (Spicy Ahi Poke with Chili Water)_image Atomic Ahi Poke (Spicy Ahi Poke with Chili Water)

Gai Pad King (Thai Chicken and Ginger Stir-Fry)_image Gai Pad King (Thai Chicken and Ginger Stir Fry)

Glazed Peaches_image Glazed Peaches

Beef Daube Glace_image Beef Daube Glace

Pepperoni Cheese Ravioli_image Pepperoni Cheese Ravioli

Greek Stuffed Bison Steak_image Greek Stuffed Bison Steak

Shrimp and Grits_image Shrimp and Grits

Easy Homemade Chicken Curry Recipe by Tasty_image Easy Homemade Chicken Curry Recipe by Tasty

Cheese-Filled Green Plantains_image Cheese Filled Green Plantains

Passover Green Bean Casserole_image Passover Green Bean Casserole

CHEESY BACON MEATLOAF_image CHEESY BACON MEATLOAF

ROASTED MUSHROOM PATE_image ROASTED MUSHROOM PATE

Cranberry Coconut Cookies_image Cranberry Coconut Cookies