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WW Recipe of the Day: Pasta with Italian Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms
Fusilli pasta tossed with Italian chicken sausage and peppers, onions and mushrooms in marinara sauce. Quick, easy and delicious!
Recipe Notes
When I want to get dinner on the table in 45 minutes or less, I often turn to recipes like this quick and easy pasta dish. The sauce comes together in about the time it takes to boil water and cook the pasta.
In addition to having great flavor, this pasta also got a lot less fat because it uses fully cooked Italian chicken sausage instead of pork.
Experiment until you find a flavor and brand that your satisfied with. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did!
How Many Calories and WW Points in Pasta with Chicken Sausage, Peppers and Onions?
According to my calculations, each serving has 331 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
8 SmartPoints (Green plan)
8 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
8 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
8 PointsPlus (Old plan)
If you like this lightened up pasta with chicken sausage, peppers, onions and mushrooms, be sure to check out my other Weight Watchers friendly recipes including Sausage Pasta with Vegetables, Cherry Tomato Pasta with Spinach & Sausage, Artichoke & Spinach Baked Pasta, Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage & Kale and Crock Pot Cajun Sausage Pasta Sauce
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Fusili Pasta with Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Mushrooms Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 ounces (about 3 cups) short pasta, such as penne or fusilli
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 2 medium onions, peeled and thinly sliced into half moons
- 2 red peppers, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 12 ounces fully cooked sweet Italian chicken sausage, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
- 1 jar (25 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan (if desired)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta, according to the package directions and then drain until ready to add to the sauce.
While the water is boiling and pasta is cooking prepare the sauce:
- Add the onions and peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, 5 to 6 minutes more.
- Add the sausage, marinara sauce and wine and cook, stirring occasionally until hot and bubbly and beginning to thicken, about 10 minutes.
- Add the drained pasta and toss until well combined.
- Serve immediately, sprinkled with grated Parmesan, if desired.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 8 SmartPoints (Green plan) 8 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 8 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 8 PointsPlus (Old plan) When I want to get dinner on the table in 45 minutes or less, I often turn to recipes like this quick and easy pasta dish. The sauce comes together in about the time it takes to boil water and cook the pasta. In addition to having great flavor, this pasta also got a lot less fat because it uses fully cooked Italian chicken sausage instead of pork. Experiment until you find a flavor and brand of sausage that you are satisfied with.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Making this tonight!! Looks easy and yummy.
One thing I noticed is your button for “MyWW” at the top of the page does not seem to work. 🙁 It is so very helpfule when it does!
Thanks for providing great recipes Martha
I brought some for a coworker and she loved it! She asked me for the recipe. This recipe is really easy to prepare and it is delicious!
This came out great! I used campanelle pasta which really captured the sauce. Did not have any marinara sauce so I added some sliced roasted tomatoes and some salsa. Topped with an aged parmesean reggiano. Yum yummy!
Hi Karen, Thanks for taking the time to let us know! Love the idea of sliced roasted tomatoes and salsa in place of the marinara!
Another way to enjoy a healthy meal and still be at your best! I am certain that your recipes serve as inspiration for those who are finding it difficult to cut down with their cholesterol level because they find diet foods an-appealing. Thank your for sharing!