Ingredients

• 1 box whole wheat Rigatoni pasta
• 1 package Italian Hot or Mild flavored lean turkey sausage
• 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 can mushrooms
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 jar of reduced-sugar spaghetti sauce
• 2 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp. crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Cook sausage according to package directions, slice thinly and keep warm.
2. In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until done.
3. In a large pan, place extra virgin olive oil and garlic, sauté lightly for 45 seconds. Add peppers and mushrooms, cook until tender.
4. Combine cooked sausage and spaghetti sauce and cook until warm.
5. Mix sauce with pasta and sprinkle with parsley, red pepper flakes, and parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

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