Best 4 Italian Sausage And Pepper Pasta Weight Watchers 7 Points Recipes

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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)



Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta- Weight Watchers 7 Points Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by bnpolley

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound uncooked turkey sausage, Italian-style, casings removed
2 teaspoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 medium yellow pepper, cut into 2-inch long thin strips
1 medium uncooked onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes, fire-roasted recommended
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or less to taste
1/4 teaspoon table salt
8 ounces uncooked whole-wheat pasta, fusilli
1/3 cup basil, fresh, chopped

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



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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

1/2 lb uncooked Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
2 medium yellow peppers, cut into 2 inch long thin strips
4 ounces red wine
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
28 ounces crushed tomatoes, fire roasted recommended
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces uncooked whole wheat fusilli
1/3 cup fresh basil, chopped

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)



Penne With Peppers and Sausage ( Weight Watchers) image

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

cooking spray
2 green peppers, cut into thin strips
1 garlic clove, minced
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mushroom, sliced
1 lb spicy Italian turkey sausage
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
3 cups cooked whole wheat penne
6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

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



Fusilli With Sausage, Spinach and Peppers - Weight Watchers image

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

8 ounces uncooked fusilli
8 ounces raw turkey sausage, casings removed
10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 cup canned chicken broth
7 ounces pimento pepper, drained and chopped
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

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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