PEAR & TURKEY SAUSAGE RIGATONI

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The sweet pear, salty sausage and creamy blue cheese are a wonderful combination in this dish. It tastes just like something you'd get at a great restaurant. -Debby Harden, Williamston, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces uncooked rigatoni or large tube pasta
2 Italian turkey sausage links (4 ounces each), casings removed
2 medium pears, sliced
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese, divided
Toasted sliced almonds, optional

Steps:

  • Cook rigatoni according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking into large crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Add pears; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes., Drain rigatoni; add to sausage mixture. Add spinach, cream and 1/4 cup cheese; cook until spinach is wilted, 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Top with remaining cheese. If desired, sprinkle with almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Ronnie Mat
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This was a great recipe! I'll definitely be making it again.


Amna Hashmi
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I'm always looking for new pasta recipes and this one didn't disappoint. It was flavorful and easy to make.


Holleigh Hayes
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This dish was delicious! The pears added a nice sweetness to the dish.


Yousef Ghazi
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal.


Fakharblaoch khan
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it. The sauce was especially delicious.


Shammy Nabira
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I love this recipe! It's become a regular in my dinner rotation.


Jason Childers Gaming Channel
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great. I'll definitely be making it again.


Gaming pubg
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey sausage, but this dish changed my mind. The combination of flavors was amazing.


Lawrence Ochuschayoo
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved it.


Notgaten10
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! My husband and I both loved it. The flavors were perfect and the rigatoni was cooked to perfection.


ashwin Sunar
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5 stars all the way! This dish was amazing. I highly recommend it.


XxcutiepieXx gacha life club
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Yum!


Javier Padilla
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This dish was a hit with my family! Even my picky kids loved it. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular recipe rotation.


Niyah s
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I was pleasantly surprised by how well the pear and turkey sausage complemented each other. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the rigatoni was cooked perfectly.


adebukola Anthonia
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This pear, turkey sausage, and rigatoni dish was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet pears, savory sausage, and creamy sauce was perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.