Whole Wheat Rotini With Spicy Turkey Sausage And Mustard Greens Recipe

This vibrant pasta dish from Cooking Light is a flavor explosion! Spicy turkey sausage, tender mustard greens, and creamy cheese sauce coat perfectly cooked whole wheat rotini. A quick and easy weeknight meal ready in under 40 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 32 mins
Calories 305.3 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Whole Wheat Rotini With Spicy Turkey Sausage And Mustard Greens

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How to Make Whole Wheat Rotini With Spicy Turkey Sausage And Mustard Greens

  1. In a small saucepan, simmer 1/2 cup chicken broth over medium heat until reduced to 3 tablespoons (about 8-10 minutes). Set aside.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, bring 4 cups water and the remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add 1 pound whole wheat rotini pasta. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain well and set aside in a large bowl, keeping warm.
  4. In the same Dutch oven, heat 1 teaspoon cooking spray over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and cook for 4 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.
  5. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. Remove casings from 1 pound spicy turkey sausage. Add sausage to the pan and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
  7. Stir in 5 ounces fresh mustard greens and cook for 2 minutes, or until wilted.
  8. Add the reduced broth (3 tablespoons), 1/2 cup half-and-half, and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese. Cook for 4 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
  9. Add the sausage mixture to the warm pasta. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  10. Toss well to combine and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

29 g

Sugar

14g

Fat

17g

Carbs

14g

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