With its savory and flavorful taste, Italian sausage and pepper pasta is a dish that many people enjoy. However, if you're following a Weight Watchers diet, you may be concerned about the high point value of this dish. The good news is, there are several ways to prepare Italian sausage and pepper pasta that are both delicious and Weight Watchers-friendly. In this article, we'll share a recipe for Italian sausage and pepper pasta that is packed with flavor and comes in at just 7 Weight Watchers points per serving.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
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.
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.
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
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
Tips:
- Use lean Italian sausage to reduce saturated fat and calories. Look for sausage with a fat content of 10% or less.
- Choose whole-wheat pasta over refined pasta for added fiber and nutrients.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to reduce the sodium content of the dish.
- Add plenty of vegetables, such as peppers, onions, and mushrooms, to bulk up the dish and make it more nutritious.
- Use a light hand with the olive oil to reduce the fat content.
- Season the dish with herbs and spices, such as garlic, oregano, and basil, to add flavor without adding calories.
- Serve the pasta with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
Conclusion:
This Italian sausage and pepper pasta is a delicious and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is relatively easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs and preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish even healthier without sacrificing any of its flavor.
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