Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas
User Reviews
4.8
120 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peas
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Use lean ground turkey for the sausage in this healthy pasta dinner. Extra lean ground turkey is too lean and loses any flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound short dried DeLallo pasta , such as orecchiette, penne, or shells
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 medium onion , chopped
- 4 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 28- ounce can crushed DeLallo San Marzano tomatoes
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves , plus more for garnish, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup half and half
- 2 cups frozen peas
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions, less 2 minutes cooking time so the pasta ideal dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper and red pepper flakes. Use a wooden spoon to break up the turkey meat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until cooked through and browned. Stir in the onion and garlic and cook until the onion softens, about 3-4 minuets. Add the tomatoes and basil then season with the kosher salt and black pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes then stir in the half and half and frozen peas, then cook for 5 minutes. Toss the penne noodles with the sauce and top with the Parmesan cheese and more fresh basil.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
528kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1139mg
(47%)
Potassium
881mg
(25%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
560IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
15.2mg
(17%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3.9mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1139mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 881mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 560IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 15.2mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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