Sausage Pasta with Vegetables

 

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 pound Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
• 6 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 8 cups)
• 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a 6-qt. stockpot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain and return to pot.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook and crumble sausage with mushrooms over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes. Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil. Stir in spinach until wilted.
3. Add to pasta; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese; remove from heat. Let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 392 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 825mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 26g protein.