Around our house, we've been running from one holiday event to the next, preparing for holiday travel, and just generally trying to survive the mayhem of life with children. I've been combing through my recipe files pulling up my easiest, kid-friendliest, and still nutritious dishes in an effort to continue to keep things as simple, healthy, and yum :) as possible despite the busy season. As I was planning the other day, this recipe came to mind as one that we have loved. It's quick and easy, and you can do it all using only one pot - which means fewer dishes to worry about after!
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6 SERVINGS
PREP: 15 minutes COOK: 15 minutes READY IN: 30 minutes
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 box whole grain pasta
- 1/2-2/3 pound chicken sausage, cut into small chunks (I used 2 links of Trader Joe's Sweet Pesto Chicken Sausage)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chicken broth, divided
- 3 cups chopped broccoli pieces
- 1 cup chopped cauliflower pieces
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese (1/3 or low-fat if you have it)
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped (or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried basil)
- salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
- Prepare pasta in a large pot as directed on the package. Drain.
- Using the same pot, heat the oil over medium heat. Add sausages and heat thoroughly (or cook until brown if they are not pre-cooked). Add garlic and onion, and cook until the onion starts to soften.
- Add in 1/4 cup of the chicken broth, along with the broccoli and cauliflower pieces. Cover and cook until the broccoli turns a vibrant green and slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the cooked pasta. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, cream cheese, and basil, stirring until the cream cheese "melts" over the pasta.
- Serve sprinkled with freshly ground pepper, and parmesan cheese if desired.
NUTRITION FACTS
1 1/2 cup serving 414 calories 11.1 g fat 62 g carbs 18.9 g protein 3.4 g sugar
Enjoy!
Recipe adapted from Week of Menus.
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