Lite Sausage Primavera Recipes

LIGHT PRIMAVERA PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for about 30 seconds. Add yellow squash, zucchini, and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Add to cooked pasta, pour in dressing, and toss to combine. Serve hot or cold.

SMOKED SAUSAGE PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook spaghetti according to package directions adding the vegetables during the last 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, bring sausage and water to a boil.
• Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 8 minutes or unti heated through.
• Add milk, butter and Italian seasoning; cook and stir until butter is melted.
• Drain spaghetti & vegetables and return them to the pan.
• Add Parmesan cheese and sausage mixture to the pasta & veggies - toss to coat.
• Serve immediately.

LIGHT PASTA PRIMAVERA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Prepare vegetables; julienne cut the carrots, chop broccoli, snow peas, asparagus. Whichever vegetables you like will work wonderfully in this dish.
• Steam the vegetables for a about 5 minutes.
• In a very large skillet (or even a wok), saute the mushrooms and garlic in the butter for about 4 minutes.
• Add the steamed vegetables to the sauteed mushrooms.
• Add the broth, lemon juice, sugar, pepper flakes, basil, and salt and pepper to the skillet and toss for a minute or two.
• Add the cooked and drained pasta, incorporate with the vegetables.