Sliced Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage and Whole Grain Rotini

Dinner Tonight: Sliced Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage and Whole Grain Rotini






For Breakfast this morning I toasted a Healthy Life Whole Grain English Muffin that I topped with Smucker's Sugar Free Blackberry Jam. Also had a cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. Today is my Mom's 90th Birthday! So, So lucky to have my Mom around all this time! After Breakfast I went to Kroger to pick up a Birthday Cake and Flowers for her and stopped by McDonald's to pick up Breakfast for her and Dad. Not a bad day out, sunny and a high of 40 degrees. Swept of the driveway and wooden deck outside. After Lunch did some house cleaning and a load of laundry. For Dinner tonight I prepared Sliced Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage and Whole Grain Rotini.

For the Sausage I'm using a favorite of mine, Jennie - O Turkey Sweet Italian Sausages. I love these
about anyway I can prepare them. And tonight I'll be slicing them up and using them with Pasta.












To prepare the Sausage I took a large skillet, sprayed it with Pam Non Stick Cooking Spray, added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Light Olive Oil, and preheated the skillet on medium heat. I kept the Sausage

Links whole to keep all the juices in, I'll slice them after they have been cooked. With the skillet heated I added 3 of the Sausages and covered the pan with the lid. I cooked them for 16 minutes, turning them frequently. After 16 minutes I checked one of the Sausages with a meat thermometer and it was at 164 degrees. Always be sure Turkey is at 165 degrees before eating. I let the Sausages cool for 3 minutes and sliced them into bite size pieces and set them aside until I was ready to add them to the Pasta, which I had already started to boil.





For the Rotini Pasta I'm using my favorite, Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Grain Rotini. Easy to
prepare; I used a large sauce pan and added 1 1/2 quarts of water and Salt and brought it to a rapid boil. Added the Pasta and brought it back to a boil. Cooked uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often. Drained the Pasta and added it to a large bowl.










Seasoned it with 2 teaspoons of Extra Light Olive Oil, some McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning, Kraft Grated Reduced Fat Parmesan Cheese, and topped it with LaRosa Sauce. Added the sliced Jennie - O Sweet Italian Sausages and stirred until well mixed. Served it in a bowl and topped it with a sprinkle of the Parm Cheese and some Sargento Shredded Mozzarella Cheese. I also baked a loaf of RiverRoad Bake House Multi Grain Oval Loaf Bread. For Dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Chocolate Pudding.











Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain

Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain. Since 1915. This is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat. With an excellent source of fiber, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet. Its delicious flavor is the perfect complement to your favorite pasta recipes.

* Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Rotini 100% Whole Grain.

* Since 1915.
All natural.
* 56g whole grains per serving.
* Excellent source of fiber.
* 100% Whole Grain When it comes to nutrition, why settle for less than 100%?
* Ronzoni healthy harvest pasta is 100% all natural and made from a single ingredient, 100% whole wheat.
* With an excellent source of fiber and 56g of whole grains per serving, it is an important part of a heart healthy* diet.     

Directions:
Instructions: See perfect pasta guide for quantities and cook times.Bring water to a rapid boil. To add flavor and reduce stickiness, add salt.Add pasta and stir; return to rapid boil.Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.Drain well. Serve as desired.Maintaining perfect pasta.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.Perfect pasta guide.Servings - 2. Pasta - 1/3 box. Water - 2 quarts. Salt - 1 tsp.Servings - 3. Pasta - 1/2 box. Water - 3 quarts. Salt - 2 tsp.Servings - full box. Water - 5 quarts. Salt - 1 Tbsp.Very firm 8 min - firm 9 min - tender 10 min.To keep cooked pasta fresh for later use, toss with a small amount of olive oil or sauce, and refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size56.0
Servings Per Container6
Amount Per Serving
Calories180 Calories
Calories From Fat15 Calories
% Daily Value
Total Fat 1.5 g2
Saturated Fat 0 G0
Trans Fat 0 G
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 G
Monounsaturated Fat 0 G
Cholesterol 0 Mg0
Sodium 0 Mg0
Potassium 240 Mg7
Total Carbohydrate 39 g13
Dietary Fiber 5 G20
Sugars 2 G
Protein 9 g

Flatout Flatbread Light Italian Herb Pizza - Turkey Pepperoni, Turkey Sausage, Olives,...

Today's Menu: Flatout Flatbread Light Italian Herb Pizza - Turkey Pepperoni, Turkey Sausage, Olives, and Mushrooms

Another chilly morning, around 39 degrees. Cloudy and about 68 degrees for the day. Went to Walmart early this morning and picked up a few items for tonight's dinner then stopped by the bank and home for the day. Got the cart out briefly, but the wind was kind of chilly so I wasn't out long on it. Then settled in for an afternoon of College Football. For dinner tonight Pizza, a Flatout Flatbread Light Italian Herb Pizza - Turkey Pepperoni, Turkey Sausage, Olives.







For my Pizza Pie/Crust I used a Flatout Flatbread Light Italian Herb. A fantastic tasting Flatbread that has only 90 calorie and 5 net carbs! For my sauce I used Ragu Pizza Sauce. My toppings were Sargento Reduced fat Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Jennie - O Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage, Anchovies, Sliced Mushrooms, Sliced Black Olives, and Sliced Green Olives. Then to prepare it, it couldn't be easier. I preheated the oven on 400 degrees. I first crumbled the Jennie-O Turkey Sausage and fried it until it was no longer pink and heated through. Put the crumbles on a plate lined with a paper towel to get what little excess oil there was left on it. Placed the Flat Bread on cookie sheet that I sprayed with Pam With Olive Oil Spray. Topped with the Ragu Pizza Sauce, then added the remaining toppings. Just bake at 400 till cheese starts to brown. And you have yourself one tasty and healthy Pizza! This is one great healthy version of a Pizza. For dessert/snack later a 100 Calorie Mini Bag of Jolly Time Pop Corn.

Flatout Flatbread Light Italian Herb

90 Calories
43% Fewer Calories than 2 slices of wheat bread+
High Fiber
9g Protein
74% Fewer Net Carbs* than 2 slices of wheat bread
Made with 100% WholeWheat
Whole Grain approved, 8g or more per serving

*Flatout Light Italian Herb (7g Net Carbs) Has 74% Fewer Net Carbs than 2 Slices of Wheat Bread (27g Net Carbs)
+2 Slices of Wheat Bread = 157 Calories (58g)
1 Flatout Light Italian Herb = 90 Calories (53g)


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 flatbread (53 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 90
Calories from Fat 23
Total Fat 2.5g  4%
Saturated Fat 0g  0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 210mg  9%
Potassium 0mg 0%
Carbohydrates 16g  5%
Dietary Fiber 9g  36%
Sugars 0g
Protein 9g


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