Sunday again already! And you KNOW I loves me a hearty meal to end the week right;) If you can do it in a healthier way, even better! While this recipe does have pasta in it (a rarity in our lives these days), I chose the healthiest pasta possible and made sure there was a lot of protein included to help break down those carbs. Also, it's so quick and easy-perfect for whipping up for company, as we did tonight! Enjoy in moderation.
Serves 2-4 (I doubled to serve 4 with leftovers)
- 1 box penne pasta (preferably a whole wheat, flax, or veggie variety-look for moderate carbs, more fiber/protein content)
- 1 pack nitrate-free chicken sausage of your choice, sliced (i used garlic flavored)
- 1 jar tomato sauce of your choice (or homemade!)-i used a jarred olive oil/garlic/basil
- 1 1/2c shredded italian cheese of your choice
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 2T chopped garlic
- 2T olive oil
- Sprinkles of parm
- Heat pan with olive oil to medium and add sausage until heated through
- Add pepper, onion, and garlic to soften veggies
- In the meantime, bring water in large pot to a boil and cook pasta approx 10 mins (follow box instructions)
- Strain pasta and return to pot
- Pour tomato sauce and add cheese over pasta
- Add pan contents and stir all
- Scoop to serve and top with some parm!
Enjoy with a side spinach salad filled with veggies of your liking and perhaps a nice dry red. Make it your own and please share any moderations! Stay Chic, Stay Healthy;)
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