Fusilli with sausage, spinach, and peppers is a delicious Weight Watchers-friendly meal that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of zesty sausage, tender spinach, and colorful peppers creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please the whole family. With its vibrant colors and succulent flavors, this meal will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling full and satisfied without breaking the calorie bank.
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FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, SPINACH AND PEPPERS - WEIGHT WATCHERS
6 Points per serving if made with whole wheat pasta/7 Points per serving if made with standard pasta. To complement this dish, halve a garlic clove and rub it on toasted slices of Italian bread. Then lightly coat the bread with olive-oil cooking spray. (Bread not included in points.)
Provided by Rhiannon Deux
Categories Peppers
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, crumble sausage into a large nonstick skillet. Cook, breaking apart with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
- Add spinach, broth, red peppers, salt, pepper and oregano. Heat to serving temperature, about 3 minutes.
- Drain fusilli, add to sausage mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 34.2, Sodium 1073.5, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 3.3, Protein 22.2
CHICKEN FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE
Ready in a jiffy, this mouthwatering pasta dish is bursting with great color, flavor and the perfect amount of cheesy goodness. If you like your pasta really spicy, increase the amount of crushed red pepper.
Provided by Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the fusilli according to the package directions in a 6-quart saucepot. Add the spinach during the last minute of the cooking time. Drain the fusilli mixture well in a colander, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until well browned, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, soup, 1/2 cup cooking liquid and red pepper and heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, stirring occasionally. Stir in the fusilli mixture and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Stir in the remaining cooking liquid as needed until desired consistency. Sprinkle with the cheese.
FUSILLI WITH SAUSAGE, ARTICHOKES, AND SUN-DRIED TOMATOES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 38m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil reserved from the tomatoes in a heavy large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the sausages and cook until brown, breaking up the meat into bite-size pieces with a fork, about 8 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a bowl. Add the artichokes and garlic to the same skillet, and saute over medium heat until the garlic is tender, about 2 minutes. Add the broth, wine, and sun-dried tomatoes. Boil over medium-high heat until the sauce reduces slightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli in boiling water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring often, about 8 minutes. Drain the pasta (do not rinse). Add the pasta, sausage, 1/2 cup Parmesan, basil, and parsley to the artichoke mixture. Toss until the sauce is almost absorbed by the pasta. Stir in the mozzarella. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Serve, passing the additional Parmesan cheese alongside.
WEIGHT WATCHERS ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA
Spicy sausage, red wine and fire roasted tomatoes make this ragout like sauce. Hearty and satisfying and only 7 points plus valuse per the WW site
Provided by Bonnie G 2
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 1 Bowl, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring large pot of lightly salted water to boil.
- Meanwhile, to make sauce, in large nonstick skillet over medium high heat, cook sausage stirring and breaking up meat with back of wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate.
- Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightlycolored and crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporate, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
- While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.
- NOTES:.
- auce is also good over rice.
- Toss in some fennel seeds for even greater flaver.
FUSILLI WITH SPINACH AND ASIAGO CHEESE
Another GREAT side from Giada. The kids and I even eat this as a main dish when my husband is out of town. My VERY picky 2 and 4 year old devour this. Super easy, super healthy! I usually double the amount of tomatoes and the amount of spinach since it's seems like too much pasta and not enough veggies when made as stated. Wonderful!
Provided by RedVinoGirl
Categories Toddler Friendly
Time 30m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain pasta reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid.
- Meanwhile, warm olive oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach and tomatoes and cook until the spinach wilts, about 2 more minutes. Add the cooked pasta and toss. Add the cheeses, salt, pepper, and the pasta cooking liquid and stir to combine.
- Transfer the pasta to a serving plate and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 624.7, Fat 19.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 837.1, Carbohydrate 90.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.9, Protein 22.3
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND PEPPER PASTA- WEIGHT WATCHERS 7 POINTS RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by bnpolley
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Meanwhile, to make sauce, in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage, stirring and breaking up meat with back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes; remove to a plate. Heat oil in same skillet. Add yellow peppers and onion; cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are lightly colored and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine and garlic; cook until most of liquid evaporates, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt and browned sausage; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until vegetables are tender and sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes. While sauce simmers, add pasta to boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain pasta; return to pot. Add sauce and basil; toss to mix and coat. Yields about 1 1/3 cups per serving.
PENNE WITH PEPPERS AND SAUSAGE ( WEIGHT WATCHERS)
From the weight watchers site. Six points per serving We really enjoyed this and I am putting it here for safekeeping. When I make it again I will use a larger sized can of tomatoes for more sauce.
Provided by Indiana Debbie
Categories Penne
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set pan over medium high heat. Add green peppers, garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Cook, stirring frequently, until almost tender, about 7-8 minutes.
- Remove turkey from casings; add to skillet and cook until no longer pink. Add spices and tomatoes. Simmer about 5 minutes.
- Serve over cooked pasta. Sprinkle with cheese. Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.9, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 44.5, Sodium 1028.8, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 7.5, Protein 18.5
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked sausage or leftover chicken or turkey.
- If you don't have spinach, you can use kale or Swiss chard instead.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the dish, such as mushrooms, zucchini, or carrots.
- If you like a spicy dish, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Serve the dish with a side of crusty bread or a green salad.
Conclusion:
Fusilli with Sausage, Spinach, and Peppers is a delicious and easy-to-make Weight Watchers-friendly meal. It's packed with flavor and nutrients, and it's sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover sausage or vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and healthy meal, give this recipe a try.
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