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Healthy Turkey Pasta Delight Recipe

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created by

Michelle J. Dec. 22, 2024

Chickpea pasta with Italian turkey sausage spinach tomatoes lemon basil freshly grated parmesan and a little bit of half n half.

Prep 10 minutesCook 20 minutesEasyServes 4
CS

Coach Sebastian

yummy and great choice on the chickpea pasta!

Instructions

  • 1.

    1. Cook the chickpea pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • 2.

    2. In a large skillet, spray olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add the turkey sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  • 3.

    3. Add the cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts and the tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

  • 4.

    4. Stir in the lemon juice, zest, and half-and-half, mixing well to combine.

  • 5.

    5. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • 6.

    6. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and Parmesan cheese before serving.

Ingredients

  • 1.

    8 oz chickpea pasta

  • 2.

    1 lb lean turkey sausage, casings removed

  • 3.

    2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

  • 4.

    1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

  • 5.

    1 lemon, juiced and zested

  • 6.

    1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped

  • 7.

    1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 8.

    1/4 cup half-and-half (or a low-fat alternative)

  • 9.

    Salt and pepper to taste

  • 10.

    Olive oil spray

Nutrition

  • calories

    350

  • fat

    10

  • saturates

    3

  • carbohydrates

    40

  • fibers

    8

  • sugar

    3

  • addedSugar

    0

  • protein

    25

Healthy Turkey Pasta Delight Recipe

My Rating

5
2 comments
  • MJ

    Michelle J.Author

    "Chickpea pasta with Italian turkey sausage spinach tomatoes lemon basil freshly grated parmesan and a little bit of half n half."

  • CS

    Coach Sebastian

    "yummy and great choice on the chickpea pasta!"