332 Cals 22.5 Protein 45 Carbs 8.5 Fats
PREP TIME:
5 mins
COOK TIME:
15 mins
TOTAL TIME:
20 mins
YIELD:6 SERVINGS
COURSE:Dinner
CUISINE:Italian
Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage, Escarole and Beans made with lots of garlic, lean Italian chicken sausage, white cannellini beans, crushed red pepper and grated cheese.
INGREDIENTS
10 oz pasta, wheat or gluten-free pasta
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
12 oz uncooked Italian chicken sausage, removed from casing (Al Fresco)
1/2 cup fat free, low sodium chicken broth
1 cup cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (Eden)
1 medium head, 7-8 cups escarole rinsed and torn into bite sized pieces
1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper, or to taste (optional)
salt and fresh pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS
Rinse escarole and tear into bite sized pieces.
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente in a large pot of salted water.
While pasta water boils, heat a large non-stick skillet on medium heat.
Add olive oil; when hot add onions, garlic, salt and pepper until soft, about 4-5 minutes.
Add sausage, breaking up with a wooden spoon and cook until golden, about 6 to 8 minutes. Set aside in a dish.
Add chicken broth and beans to the skillet.
Add the escarole; stir and cook about 4 minutes or until wilted.
Gently stir in sausage, pasta, red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup of the reserved water or more if needed and grated Parmesan. Adjust salt and pepper if needed and toss well; transfer to a large serving bowl. Enjoy with some extra cheese on the side.
Serving: 11/2 cups, Calories: 332kcal, Carbohydrates: 45g, Protein: 22.5g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 2.5g, Cholesterol: 61.5mg, Sodium: 526mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 1gBlue Smart Points:9Green Smart Points:10Purple Smart Points:4Points +:8
