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Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta

By EatingWell.com

The cheese in this dish is the key to the balance of flavors. For the biggest impact, make sure to use imported Italian cheese.

Recipe Ingredients
	12 ounces whole-wheat short pasta , such as shells or twists
	8 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage links , removed from casings
	3 cloves garlic , chopped
	8 cups arugula or baby spinach
	2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
	1/2 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste
	1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
	1/4 teaspoon salt
	1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Recipe Directions

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
Combine 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta. Whisk the cooking liquid and oil into the cheese mixture; add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with the sausage mixture and an extra sprinkle of cheese, if desired.

Health Advantages: low calorie, high fiber, low sat fat, low sodium, high calcium, heart healthy.

Nutrition Information
Servings Per Recipe: 6
	Amount Per serving
	Calories:	352 cal			Carbohydrate Servings:	2 1/2
	Carbohydrates:	47 g	Dietary Fiber:	6 g	Cholesterol:	26 mg
	Fat:	9 g	Sodium:	382 mg	Saturated Fat:	3 g
	Protein:	18 g	Potassium:	379 mg	Monounsaturated Fat:	2 g
	Nutrition Bonus:	Vitamin A (30% daily value), Fiber (26% dv), Vitamin C (20% dv), Calcium (15% dv).
	Exchanges:	2.5 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 medium-fat meat