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Turkey Sausage and Tomato Sauce over Pasta
Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 297 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage (casings removed)
- 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn)
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup fat free ricotta
- 16 oz uncooked whole wheat (high fiber or low carb pasta)
Instructions
- Remove the casings from the sausage and saute in a deep skillet.
- When browned and cooked through, add crushed tomatoes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Add basil and ricotta and simmer another 5 minutes.
- Serve 1/2 cup sauce over approx 1 cup (2 oz dry) of your favorite cooked whole wheat, low carb or high fiber pasta.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup pasta, 1/2 cup sauce
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
48g
(16%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
560mg
(23%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup pasta, 1/2 cup sauce | |
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 560mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.