Kid-Friendly
Italian Sausage Orecchiette Pasta
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Ingredients
- ½ (12-oz) pkg whole wheat orecchiette pasta (or use other whole-grain small shells)
- ½ lb Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbsp 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
- ¾ lb Brussels sprouts, halved
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ 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 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, stirring after 10 minutes.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 2 | 2 | |
| Calories |
376
|
128
|
504
|
| Fat (g) | 13 | 7 | 20 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 18 | 62 |
| Fiber (g) | 3 | 6 | 9 |
| Sodium (mg) | 518 | 329 | 847 |
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