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FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND PEPPERS - WEIGHT WATCHERS
6 Points per serving if made with whole wheat pasta/7 Points per serving if made with standard pasta. To complement this dish, halve a garlic clove and rub it on toasted slices of Italian bread. Then lightly coat the bread with olive-oil cooking spray. (Bread not included in points.)
Provided by Rhiannon Deux
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach, broth, red peppers, salt, pepper and oregano. Heat to serving temperature, about 3 minutes.
- Drain fusilli, add to sausage mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 1073.5, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.2
ITALIAN SAUSAGE WITH FUSILLI
This is one of my favorite pasta dishes & one I think you will enjoy. I like to use Whole Wheat pasta as I feel it gives more of a bite and is healthier. :-)
Provided by - Carla -
Categories European
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a medium non-stick pan over high heat, brown the sausages in one tablespoon olive oil; set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium and sweat the onions& garlic in the remaining oil two minutes.
- While onions& garlic are cooking, slice the sausages into 1/4 inch thick slices.
- Add the tomatoes, red pepper, chili flakes, sugar, oregano and sausages to the pan and simmer covered until the red peppers soften (about 10 minutes).
- Cook the fusilli according to package instructions.
- Drain well and place into bowls, cover with sauce.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and/or freshly grated cheese.
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA- WEIGHT WATCHERS 7 POINTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by bnpolley
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up meat with back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate. Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly colored and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes. While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.
WEIGHT WATCHERS ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA
Spicy sausage, red wine and fire roasted tomatoes make this ragout like sauce. Hearty and satisfying and only 7 points plus valuse per the WW site
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 Bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile, to make sauce, in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage stirring and breaking up meat with back of wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate.
- Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightlycolored and crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporate, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.
- NOTES:.
- auce is also good over rice.
- Toss in some fennel seeds for even greater flaver.
Tips:
- Use lean sausage: Opt for lean or extra-lean sausage to reduce the fat content in the dish.
- Choose colorful bell peppers: A mix of green, orange, and red bell peppers adds vibrant color and a variety of flavors.
- Cook the spinach just until wilted: Overcooking the spinach will make it mushy, so stir it in just long enough to wilt.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth: This will help keep the dish from becoming too salty.
- Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes: This will give the dish a subtle kick of heat.
- Serve with a side of crusty bread: This will help soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
This fusilli with sausage, spinach, and peppers is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is also Weight Watchers-friendly. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even healthier and more enjoyable. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this fusilli recipe a try.
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