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Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts In a Ragu

Penne pasta tossed with sauteed brussels sprouts and a quick meat ragu using lean ground turkey and just enough hot Italian pork sausage to enhance the flavor of the sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 373 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 sweet or hot Italian pork sausage link (casing removed, crumbled)
  • ¾ lb 93% lean ground turkey
  • 4 tsp olive oil (divided)
  • 4 cloves garlic (sliced thin)
  • 10 oz Brussels sprouts (weight after outer leaves and stems removed)
  • 1 small onion (diced small)
  • 1 carrot (peeled and diced small)
  • 1 celery stalk (diced small)
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I highly recommend Tuttoroso)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • pinch crushed red pepper
  • kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1 lb whole wheat pasta (or gluten free pasta)

Instructions

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  1. In a large, wide skillet, add sausage and turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage and turkey as it cooks into small pieces. When completely cooked through; set aside in a bowl.
  2. With a sharp knife, cut the Brussels sprouts into thin shreds.
  3. To the skillet, add 2 tsp of oil over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic and cook until golden (do not burn).
  4. Add shredded brussels sprouts, salt and pepper and sauté until tender crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes; set aside in another bowl.
  5. To the same skillet, add remaining 2 tsp of oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrot and celery, stirring well to coat with oil.
  6. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables turn golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes.
  7. Add crushed tomatoes, sausage and turkey, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, salt and fresh pepper to taste.
  8. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer about 30 - 40 minutes, or until sauce thickens.
  9. Meanwhile, while sauce is simmering, put a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
  10. Add the pasta to the water 10 minutes before the sauce is done and cook pasta al dente. Drain and add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
  11. Add cooked brussel sprouts, toss and place in a large pasta bowl.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1¾ cup Calories 373kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 54.5g (18%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2.5g (13%) Cholesterol 39mg (13%) Sodium 330.5mg (14%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 6.5g (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 373

% Daily Value*

Serving 1¾ cup
Calories 373kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 54.5g 18%
Protein 20g 40%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13%
Cholesterol 39mg 13%
Sodium 330.5mg 14%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 6.5g 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.