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Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Sausage and Peppers

Did you know that whole-grain pasta is lower in calories and higher in fiber and certain micronutrients than refined pasta?? And believe it or not- it tastes JUST as AMAZING! Toss your pasta with your favorite sauce, add some vegetables and your choice of sausage and you’re good to go!

Ingredients

  • 1 serving of whole wheat spaghetti

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • 1 cup of bell peppers, diced (we like to mix up the colors)

  • 1/2 cup of onions, chopped

  • 1 sausage of your choice, sliced (turkey, chicken or beef all work!)

  • 1 cup of your favorite pasta sauce (we used the Tomato Basil Marinara from Trader Joe’s)

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and then cook the noodles for a minute or two less than the package instructions (they will cook further in the pan later).

  • Drain the water and set the noodles aside.

  • In a pot on medium heat, add olive oil.

  • Sauté your onions and bell peppers until the onions are transluscent.

  • Add the sliced sausages and continue to sauté for 3 minutes.

  • Add the pasta sauce and continue cooking until the sausage is cooked through.

  • Add the noodles to the pot and stir in with the sauce until all the noodles are coated.

  • Transfer to a bowl and serve warm with parmesan or other toppings of your choice!