Kid-Friendly
Italian Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) pkg whole wheat orecchiette pasta (or use other whole-grain small shells)
- 1 lb Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (or use shaved)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, cook sausage, garlic, and red pepper in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes or until sausage is browned and crumbly.
- Add spinach and broth, stirring until spinach wilts. Stir in pasta. Gradually add cheese, stirring until creamy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss together Brussels sprouts, oil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer.
- Bake 20 minutes or until tender, stirring after 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
376
|
94
|
470
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 7 | 51 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 518 | 231 | 749 |
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