Linguine With Turkey Sausage Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyCuisine
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Turkey sausage12 Ounce
 8 ounces linguine or spaghetti
 Olive oil2 Tablespoon
 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped
 1 medium-size zucchini or yellow squash, coarsely shredded (12 ounces)
 Garlic3 Clove (5gm), minced
 1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
 Black pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Cheddar Cheese1 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

Prick each sausage once with a fork, place in a heatproof colander, and lower into a large kettle of boiling water.
Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
Raise the colander to allow the sausage to drain, then transfer the sausage to paper toweling.
When cool enough to handle, slice the sausage 1/2 inch thick and set aside.
Return the water in the kettle to aboil and cook the linguine according to package directions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a deep 12-inch skillet over moderately high heat for 1 minute.
Add the sausage and onion and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
Add the zucchini and garlic and saute, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes or until the zucchini is tender.
Stir in the yogurt and pepper and turn the heat under the skillet to the lowest setting.
4 Drain the linguine and return it to the kettle.
Add the cheese, toss lightly, and cover for 1 minute, so that the cheese melts and coats the linguine.
Pour the sausage mixture over the linguine and toss well to mix.
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