Rigatoni With Turkey Sausage and Mozzarella*
Prep time: 5 minutes
Start to finish: 20 minutes
8 oz spelt or whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
3/4 lb reduced-fat sweet or hot Italian turkey sausages
3 cups low-sugar pasta sauce
4 oz shredded, part-skim mozzarella cheese (1 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside. While pasta is cooking, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add sausages and cook, turning often, until no longer pink inside, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board and slice diagonally into 1/4-inch-thick pieces. Heat pasta sauce over medium heat until hot. Place pasta, sausage, sauce, cheese, and basil in a large bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
Allowed on South Beach Phases 2 and 3.
Serves 4. Per 2-cup serving: 460 calories, 16 total fat (5 g sat), 42 g carbohydrate, 33 g protein, 10 g fiber, 1030 mg sodium