*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                  PASTA WITH (TURKEY) SAUSAGE AND OLIVES

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Poultry                          Pasta

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       lb           Mostaccioli or Rigatoni
                        -OR other medium pasta
                        -shape, uncooked
   8       oz           Turkey sausage
                        -(Italian-style)
   1       tb           Olive or vegetable oil
   1                    Garlic clove -- minced
   2       c            Canned plum tomatoes
                        - crushed
  12       md           Black olives
                        -- pitted and sliced
   1       pn           Crushed red pepper
                        Salt
                        Freshly ground pepper
   2       tb           Chopped Italian parsley
                        Grated Parmesan cheese
                        --(optional)

  Crumble the sausage into a lightly oiled skillet.
  Place over medium heat and saute, stirring often to
  break up the meat, until the sausage is cooked
  through. Drain and cool the meat.
  
  Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add
  the garlic and fry until golden brown. Add the
  tomatoes, olives and crushed red pepper. Return the
  sausage to the skillet and add salt and pepper to
  taste. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is
  thickened, about 5 minutes.
  
  Prepare pasta according to package directions. Before
  draining, reserve one cup of the pasta cooking liquid.
  Drain the pasta and return it to the pot over low
  heat. Add the sauce. If the sauce is too thick to
  evenly coat the pasta, add some of the reserved pasta
  cooking liquid. Stir in the parsley. Divide the pasta
  among serving plates. Garnish with grated Parmesan
  cheese, if desired.
  
  Serves 4 to 6
  
  Each serving provides: 350 Calories; 15.2 g Protein;
  46.9 g Carbohydrates; 11.5 g Fat; 30.3 mg Cholesterol;
  435 mg Sodium. Calories from Fat: 29%
  
  Copyright National Pasta Association
  (http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)
 


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