Mediterranean bow ties with turkey sausage

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8ouncesBow Ties or Rigatoni OR other medium pasta shape, uncooked
1tablespoonVegetable or olive oil
1poundsItalian turkey sausage
1mediumOnion; chopped
1Garlic clove; minced
6ouncesTomato paste
6ouncesWater
1tablespoonDry mustard
¼teaspoonFreshly ground pepper
1teaspoonDried oregano
½teaspoonSalt
½Cinnamon stick (optional)
1tablespoonLemon juice
½cupFeta cheese, crumbled

Directions

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

In a large skillet, saute turkey sausage, onion and garlic in oil for approximately 4 minutes, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients, except the pasta and feta cheese. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Add pasta and mix well. Spoon into serving bowl and sprinkle with feta cheese.

Each serving provides: 502 Calories; 28⅖ g Protein; 51⅘ g Carbohydrates; 20.9 g Fat; 79½ mg Cholesterol; 936 mg Sodium.

Calories from Fat: 37%

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