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Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Sausage

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Whole Wheat Penne with Broccoli and Sausage
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 332kcal

Ingredients

Serve With

  • 2 cup grapes

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions, adding broccoli during the last 5-6 minutes of cooking. Drain well and cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Dice onion.
  • Remove casings from the sausage; cook together with the onion until meat is no longer pink, breaking the meat up with a spatula as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
  • Mince garlic and add to the skillet; cook and stir 1 minute. Meanwhile, zest 2 teaspoons of the lemon peel.
  • Add sausage mixture, lemon peel, and black pepper to the cooked pasta; toss until well blended.
  • Add the cheese and toss once more, allowing the cheese to melt.
  • Sprinkle each serving with additional cheese if desired; serve grapes on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 407mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 15g