Stars, Spinach and Sausage Stew

Stars, Spinach and Sausage Stew

Recipe adapted from Woman’s Day

Makes 4 servings

1 tbsp olive oil

3 links Hot Italian turkey sausage

1 tbsp minced garlic

1/2 cup dry white wine (chardonnay)

2 cups chicken broth

5 oz. pasta stars

1 can white beans, rinsed

Black pepper to taste

1 5-oz. bag spinach, fresh

8 tsp/20 grams Sargento grated parmesan cheese, divided

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add garlic to the pan and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add wine and simmer, scraping up any brown bits, for 1 minute. Add broth and pasta; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the pasta is just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add beans, sausage and a pinch of pepper and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add spinach, stirring gently until it begins to wilt. Top with cheese.

Nutritional information: 412 calories, 46 carbs, 13 fat grams and 27 protein grams. 

Review: Yum! This dish had great flavor and lots of protein. Loved using the stars, and the spicy sausage gave it a nice flavor. The spinach added a lot of nutrients, but it definitely didn't taste 'spinachy.'