Fresh Linguine with Sausage and Spinach

PREP 7 MIN COOK 13 MIN SERVES  4

1 (9-ounce) package fresh linguine
2 tsp olive oil
1/2 lbs hot Italian turkey sausages, casings removed
2 Tbsp pine nuts
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (9-ounce) bag baby spinach


1. Cook the linguine according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.

3. Add the pine nuts and garlic to the skillet; cook, stirring frequently until the nuts are lightly browned, about 2 minutes; add to the sausage. Add the spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring just until wilted, about 3 minutes.

4. Return the sausage and pine nuts to the skillet; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 2 minutes. Add the pasta and reserved cooking water; cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute.

PER SERVING (1 1/2 CUPS): 333 CAL , 13 G FAT, 3 G SAT FAT, 0 G TRANS FAT, 74 MG CHOL, 418 MG SOD, 36 G CARB, 4 G FIB, 18 G PROT, 89 MG CALC.
PointsPlus Value: 9


Another success. This was single menu meal was great! 
This was enjoyed by everyone, my teenage boys even came back for more!