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Turkey Sausage and Tomato Sauce over Pasta

Juicy turkey sausage simmers in a bright tomato sauce that clings to hearty whole wheat strands, while creamy ricotta melts into each bite and torn basil lifts every forkful with fresh aroma.

Recipe and photo by Skinnytaste, shared here with credit. View the Original

Turkey Sausage and Tomato Sauce over Pasta
Total
30 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
8

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
297
Protein
17g
Carbs
48g
Fat
6g
Fiber
5g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
560mg

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean Italian turkey sausage (casings removed)
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes (I love Tuttorosso)
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil (torn)
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fat free ricotta
  • 16 oz uncooked whole wheat (high fiber or low carb pasta)

Instructions

  1. Remove the casings from the sausage and saute in a deep skillet.
  2. When browned and cooked through, add crushed tomatoes.
  3. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Cover and simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add basil and ricotta and simmer another 5 minutes.
  6. Serve 1/2 cup sauce over approx 1 cup (2 oz dry) of your favorite cooked whole wheat, low carb or high fiber pasta.