This Turkey Sausage and Broccoli Pasta is a quick and healthy weeknight meal with just five ingredients. Packed with garlic, turkey sausage, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese, this simple dish offers great flavor while keeping it light at only 360 calories per serving.
INGREDIENTS (SERVES 4)
- 3/4 lb lean ground turkey sausage
- 8 oz high-fiber pasta
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook. In the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the broccoli florets. Drain and set aside, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- In a skillet, brown the turkey sausage until it’s no longer pink. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. If you like a little heat, sprinkle in some red pepper flakes. Stir in the pasta, broccoli, and Parmesan cheese. Gradually add a few tablespoons of the reserved pasta water, stirring until a thin sauce forms. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lemon for extra flavor.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (PER SERVING)
- Calories: 364
- Calories from Fat: 133
- Total Fat: 15g (23% DV)
- Saturated Fat: 3g (14% DV)
- Cholesterol: 69mg (23% DV)
- Sodium: 647mg (28% DV)
- Total Carbohydrates: 49g (16% DV)
- Dietary Fiber: 8g (32% DV)
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 27g
