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Roasted Tomato & Chicken Sausage Whole Wheat Pasta Recipe
This simple whole wheat pasta recipe is rich with the flavors of garlic-infused roasted tomatoes and savory chicken sausages.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 257 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
The Tomatoes:
- 4 roma tomatoes cut into ¼-inch slices
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
The Pasta:
- 1 13 ounce box whole wheat penne pasta
- 3 pre-cooked chicken sausages cut into half-circles
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 8 fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup minced flat-leaf parsley
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Instructions
The Tomatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Place the tomatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil, and sprinkle them with garlic, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Roast until the tomatoes are slightly shriveled and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and set aside.
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The Pasta:
- While the tomatoes are roasting, cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Cook the sausages until browned, 7 to 8 minutes.
- Add the roasted tomatoes and cooked pasta to the sausage, along with the olive oil, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
- Serve with the Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Serving
1Cup
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
547mg
(23%)
Potassium
84mg
(2%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
550IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
7.4mg
(8%)
Calcium
9mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Cup | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 547mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 550IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 7.4mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.