Penne with Peppers and Sausage

Whole wheat pasta, green bell peppers, and turkey sausage come together in a healthy, budget-friendly, weeknight dinner recipe that is quick and easy.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 34 mins
• Total Time: 54 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• ⅛ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• cooking spray
• 2 green bell peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 ½ cups whole wheat penne pasta
• 1 (16 ounce) package spicy Italian turkey sausage, casings removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat. Add green bell peppers, onion, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until almost tender, 7 to 8 minutes.

Step 3

Place turkey sausage in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir, breaking sausage up with a wooden spoon, until browned and crumbly, about 6 minutes. Add red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and oregano; stir in tomatoes. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place penne in a serving bowl; top with sausage mixture and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.