Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce Recipe
Pappardelle pasta is tossed with chopped mushrooms, turkey sausage and a rich, herb-infused sauce in this hearty Italian dish. Red wine adds a deeply savory element, while Parmesan lends a light, creamy flavor.
Ingredients
(The recipe yields 8 servings)
-4 oz fresh mushrooms, chopped
-1 Tbsp olive oil
-1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, chopped
-2 oz cooked turkey sausage, crumbled
-1 tsp minced fresh rosemary
-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
-16 oz pappardelle pasta or other wide-noodle pasta
-2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, carrot, bell pepper, turkey sausage, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, oregano, red-pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste. Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 2
Add ground turkey to saucepan and cook until turkey is no longer pink.
Step 3
Return reserved vegetable mixture to saucepan. Stir in tomatoes, wine and balsamic vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Step 4
Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve turkey meat sauce over cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving:
Calories:390
Total Fat:7g
Sat Fat:2g
Cholesterol:47mg
Sodium:331mg
Total Carb:54g
Fibers:3g
Proteins:22g
