Pasta with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes

Ingredients:

7 ounces whole wheat linguine
Olive oil cooking spray
½ pound pork sausages, removed from their casings and crumbled
2 garlic cloves, minced
Pinch of hot pepper flakes
16 cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Prepare linguine according to package directions.

2. Meanwhile, spray a large nonstick skillet with olive oil cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and stir occasionally for about 3 minutes, until the meat begins to brown.

3. Add the garlic, pepper flakes, tomatoes, and thyme. Cook until the sausage turns dark brown and the tomato skins have burst, about another 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Drain the pasta and toss with oil. Top the pasta with sausage and tomato mixture, stir to combine, sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Per serving
Calories 283
Total Fat 19g
Sodium 420mg

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