Lunch: Spicy Sausage and Penne Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 pound smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
1/3 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large saucepan according to package directions, adding the vegetables during the last 6 minutes of cooking.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, brown sausage; remove from skillet and keep warm.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, mustard and pepper flakes; gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Add milk mixture to the skillet, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Drain pasta and vegetables; stir into the pan. Add cheese and reserved sausage; cook and stir until cheese is melted.

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