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Sausage Penne Pasta with Swiss Chard

Sausage Penne Pasta with Swiss Chard
Servings
6
Nutrition Facts

Calories: 470

Fat: 22 g

Saturated Fat: 4.5 g

Sodium: 680 mg

Carbohydrate: 48 g

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 24 g
Ingredients
  • 12 ounces whole grain penne pasta
  • 16 ounces turkey sausage
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bunch Swiss chard, stems removed, leaves chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¾ cup nonfat milk
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Lemon zest grated from 1 lemon
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil; add the pasta and cook according to the package directions (omit salt); drain and set aside. 
  2. In a large saucepan or stew pot, heat sausage over medium heat, crumbling as it cooks until browned. Drain excess grease and transfer sausage to a bowl. 
  3. Heat oil in saucepan and add garlic. Cook 1-2 minutes. 
  4. Add Swiss chard leaves, stirring occasionally, until wilted. 
  5. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. 
  6. Add the milk to the chard mixture and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer. 
  7. Stir in Parmesan and lemon zest and cook until slightly thickened. 
  8. Add the sausage and pasta stirring until coated with sauce.