sundried tomato & sausage pasta

Nov 5

If you’re looking for a high-protein, ultra-creamy pasta dish that still feels light and balanced, this Creamy Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta needs to be on your meal plan! It comes together in under 30 minutes — making it great for busy weeknights or easy meal prep!

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Ingredients:

1 box Brami pasta (12 oz)
1/3 cup nonfat milk
1/3 cup low-fat cottage cheese
3 cups fresh spinach
1/2 jar sun-dried tomatoes
16 oz turkey sausage, pan-fried
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt, pepper, minced garlic (to taste)

Directions:

Cook the Pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the Brami pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
Sauté the Sausage & Veggies
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add turkey sausage and minced garlic. Cook until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach. Sauté until spinach is wilted (about 2–3 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and optional Italian seasoning.
Prepare the Creamy Mixture
In a blender, combine 1/3 cup cottage cheese and 1/3 cup nonfat milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
Assemble
Lower the skillet heat to medium. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet with the sausage and vegetables. Toss to combine.
Sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and evenly distributed.
Remove skillet from heat (this is important so the cottage cheese doesn’t separate!) and pour in the blended cottage cheese mixture. Stir well until everything is coated in the creamy sauce.
Serve
Divide into 4 bowls or containers. Garnish with extra Parmesan, if desired. Enjoy hot!