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Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 284 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 35 mg cholesterol, 899 mg sodium, 46 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 16 g protein.

Ingredients

• 12 ounces uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
• 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 2 medium green peppers, cut into thin strips
• 2 medium sweet red peppers, cut into thin strips
• 1 medium onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 to 8 drops hot pepper sauce
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Directions

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage until lightly browned. Add peppers & onion; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic, pepper sauce, paprika, salt and cayenne; cook until vegetables are tender.
• Combine cornstarch and broth until smooth; add to sausage mixture. Boil. Cook and stir until thickened. Drain spaghetti and mix with sausage. serves 6-8.

Have fun and play around with different ingredients. Happy eating, I’m sure the family will love it.