Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella

Health score
40%
Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella
45 min.
4
693kcal

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If you're looking for a comforting yet delicious pasta dish that brings a unique twist to your table, then look no further than Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella. This delightful recipe combines the bold flavors of Italian turkey sausage with the rich, smoky undertones of mozzarella cheese, resulting in a dish that's both satisfying and indulgent. Whether you're preparing a cozy lunch for yourself or serving up a main course for family and friends, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a flavorful meal that showcases the vibrant taste of whole peeled tomatoes and the aromatic essence of garlic and onions. The addition of red pepper flakes adds a hint of heat, perfectly complementing the savory sausage. Tossed with corkscrew rotini pasta, this dish not only looks inviting but also offers a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with the creamy, melted mozzarella.

As you serve this dish, don’t forget to sprinkle on some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for that extra burst of flavor. Ideal for various occasions, be it a weekday lunch, a side dish for a family dinner, or the star of a special gathering, Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Smoked Mozzarella will surely become a favorite in your culinary repertoire. Prepare to enjoy a heartwarming meal that is as easy to make as it is to savor!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce tomatoes whole peeled canned
  • clove garlic minced
  • pound turkey sausage italian cut into 1/2-inch slices*
  • ounces mozzarella cheese smoked cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • Tbsp olive oil 
  • 0.3 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • pinch pepper flakes red
  • 0.8 pound rotini pasta (corkscrew pasta)
  • servings salt 
  • medium onion yellow chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
  2. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic and cook a minute more.2
  4. Add the tomatoes to the pan, shredding them with your fingers as you add them to the pan. Include the juices.
  5. Add the sausage and red pepper flakes. Cover and cook on medium high for 20 minutes, until the sauce is thickened.3 While the sauce is cooking, cook the pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add a teaspoon and a half of salt for every quart of water. Cook the pasta according to pasta package instructions, until al dente, or cooked through, but still a bit firm.
  6. Drain the water from the pasta.
  7. Combine the pasta and the sauce in a large serving bowl.4 Stir in the cubed smoked mozzarella cheese. Continue to stir until the cheese has softened and is a bit melty.
  8. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Calories693kcal
Protein21.09%
Fat32.39%
Carbs46.52%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.5
Glycemic Load
26.29
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
31.313043563262%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
1.38mg
Kaempferol
0.2mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
6.59mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:692.6kcal
34.63%
Fat:25g
38.46%
Saturated Fat:8.87g
55.45%
Carbohydrates:80.79g
26.93%
Net Carbohydrates:74.57g
27.12%
Sugar:12.02g
13.36%
Cholesterol:82.34mg
27.45%
Sodium:1779.47mg
77.37%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.62g
73.24%
Selenium:85.18µg
121.68%
Iron:14.15mg
78.63%
Vitamin C:55.2mg
66.91%
Manganese:1.07mg
53.41%
Phosphorus:532.32mg
53.23%
Vitamin B6:0.83mg
41.44%
Vitamin B3:7.09mg
35.47%
Zinc:4.84mg
32.27%
Calcium:273.77mg
27.38%
Copper:0.53mg
26.34%
Vitamin B2:0.45mg
26.27%
Magnesium:104.67mg
26.17%
Fiber:6.22g
24.87%
Potassium:857.55mg
24.5%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
17.91%
Vitamin B12:1.06µg
17.61%
Vitamin E:2.54mg
16.93%
Vitamin B5:1.59mg
15.93%
Vitamin A:601.3IU
12.03%
Folate:47.37µg
11.84%
Vitamin K:10.8µg
10.28%