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Bow-tie Pasta With Sausage and Vegetables

Adapted from CooksAid.com

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size	½ of recipe
Calories	508
Total Fat	25 g
Saturated Fat	8 g
Sodium	818 mg
Total Carbohydrate	55 g
Dietary Fiber	8 g
Protein	16 g

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Servings

Ingredients and Preparation TOP

Ingredients	Measures
Bow-tie pasta	4 ounces (about 1 cup dry)
Olive oil	2 teaspoons
Clove garlic, chopped	1
Small white onion, chopped	1
Yellow bell pepper, chopped	1
Italian-style chicken or turkey sausage, casings removed	6 ounces
Red grape tomatoes	½ cup
Salt	½ teaspoon
Freshly ground pepper	½ teaspoon
Fresh basil, chopped	2 tablespoons
Grated Parmesan cheese	2 tablespoons

Directions
Cook the pasta according to package directions, excluding salt and fat.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, onion, and pepper, and cook 3-4 minutes.
Add sausage to pan and cook about 5-6 minutes, crumbling it as it cooks.
Stir in tomatoes and cook another 5-6 minutes, or until the tomatoes burst.
Add the pasta, salt, and pepper to the pan, and toss until mixed.
Stir in basil, sprinkle with Parmesan, and serve.

Exchanges
2 starches; 1.5 high-fat meats; 1.5 vegetables; 1 fat; 0.5 lean meat substitutes

Side Suggestions: Tossed Salad

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