Fresh fettuccini, turkey sausage, onion and green bell pepper combine to make a comforting quick dinner. Fresh pasta is available in most supermarkets. It takes only 3 to 4 minutes to cook. Adding the cooked pasta to the skillet with the other ingredients helps it to combine with the sauce and vegetables. Peppery arugula with pine nuts complete the meal. The best way to cook pasta is to let it roll freely in a large saucepan with plenty of boiling water.
Helpful Hints:
_ Any type of pasta can be used.
_ Mild or hot turkey sausage works well.
Countdown:
_ Place water for pasta on to boil.
_ Assemble ingredients.
_ Make pasta sauce.
_ Make salad.
Shopping List:
Here are the ingredients you'll need for tonight's Dinner in Minutes.
To buy: { pound lean turkey sausage, 1 green bell pepper, 1 small jar low-sodium pasta sauce, \ pound fresh or dried fettuccini, 1 small piece Parmesan cheese, 1 bunch fresh basil, 1 package washed, ready-to-eat arugula and 1 small package pine nuts.
Staples: olive oil, onion, garlic, reduced-fat oil and vinegar dressing, salt and black peppercorns.
