Turkey Sausage Pasta with Peas (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
1-pound rigatoni pastaFor vegan: use vegan pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlicWashed, peeled and minced
1-pound meatless sweet Italian turkey sausage (tofurky)
2 tablespoon flour
12 ounces frozen green peas
2 cups nonfit evaporated milk For vegan: use vegan cream cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil 
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheeseFor vegan: use vegan Parmesan

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil
2Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain
3In a skillet heat oil and sauté garlic over medium heat
4Brown sausage in skilletCook until internal temperature reaches 165 F. degrees
5Once brown, add flour and simmer for 5 minutes.
6Slowly add evaporated milk and olive oil to skillet; bring to a slight boil. 
7Add peas and Cook for 5 minutes uncovered
8Toss with cooked pasta and top with Parmesan cheese. Serve hot. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates