Dinner: Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta

Certainly no ordinary pasta. The cheese is the key to the balance of flavors.

Prep Time: 18 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

12 oz whole wheat pasta
1/2 tsp ground pepper
3 1/2 links Italian turkey sausage
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
8 cups arugula
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 1/4 oz parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.

2. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.

3. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes.

5. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.

6. Combine 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta.

7. 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.

8. Note: for the biggest impact, make sure to use imported Italian cheese.

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