Tuesday, February 23, 2010

turkey sausage & pepper pasta

i got this recipe from my weekly WW's newsletter. i changed it a bit..

1/2 pound italian style turkey sausage (about 2 large links), casings removed
2 yellow pepper (if you want to save money..i say red & green peppers are fine, chopped into chunky strips
1 medium onion, cut into thin bits
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes (fire roasted recommended..but i couldnt find it)
1/2 cup dry red wine (i used merlot)
1 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
8 oz. whole wheat fusilli or rotini (i like smart taste brand)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (or more to tate)
salt & pepper, to taste
fresh basil (or you can be like me and just top it with dried basil)

cook pasta according to package directions.
in a large skillet brown turkey sausage, breaking it up as you go. remove to a plate.
in same skillet spray olive oil spray & add peppers and onion. cook until lightly browned (about 5 minutes). add wine & garlic and cook until liquid is almost gone (about 1-2 minutes).
add crushed pepper, turkey, and salt & pepper. cook to a boil then cover & simmer for about 10 minutes.

POINTS value: 5 total
2 points per 1 cup sauce
3 points per 1 cup of pasta

pairing suggestion: Celler 8 Merlot. 5 oz. for 3 points (bc it's wicked dry)

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