Sonoma Diet - Pasta With Spinach and Smoked Sausage |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Sonoma Diet, Wave 1. Ingredients:
1/4 lb cooked smoked turkey sausage or 1/4 lb chicken sausage |
1 large leek, cut into 1/4-inch slices |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil |
2/3 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth |
0.5 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and cut into thin, bite-size strips |
8 cups torn fresh spinach |
6 ounces dry pasta |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, crushed |
1/4 cup finely shredded reduced-fat parmesan cheese |
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper |
Directions:
1. Cut the sausage lengthwise into quarters. Slice into 1/4-inch pieces. In a large skillet, cook leek and garlic in hot olive oil until leek is tender. Stir in sausage, chicken broth, and roasted peppers. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Add spinach. Cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes or just until spinach starts to wilt. Remove from heat.
2. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions, omitting any oil or salt; drain. Return pasta to saucepan. Add spinach mixture, basil, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper. Toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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