Italian Pasta Salad w/ Kielbasa Turkey Sausage

Dinner Tonight: Italian Pasta Salad w/ Kielbasa Turkey Sausage






For Breakfast this morning I had some Simply Potatoes Hash Browns (sprinkled with Sargento Shredded Cheddar Cheese), 1 Fried Egg, 2 slices of toasted Klosterman Wheat Bread, and it wouldn't be complete without my morning cup of Bigelow Decaf Green Tea. We had a lot of rain overnight and through out the day, warm though at 64 degrees. We were even under a Tornado warning toward the late afternoon! December and Tornado warnings aren't a regular occurrence around here. Finished up some laundry and did some house cleaning for my day. For dinner tonight a personal favorite, Italian Pasta Salad w/ Kielbasa Turkey Sausage.




Then for the Turkey Sausage I used Butterball Kielbasa Turkey Sausage. I normally use the
Butterball Everyday Smoked Turkey Sausage but while at Meijer the other day I seen that they had the Kielbasa in stock so I grabbed a package of that. I took 1 i/2 of the Sausages and cut it in to bite size pieces. I took a medium size skillet and sprayed it Pam Cooking Spray. Added a 1/2 tablespoon of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and heated it on medium heat. When the skillet was heated up I added the Turkey Sausage pieces. I cooked them about 12 minutes, stirring them frequently until browned and heated through.




Then to go with the Sausage I had prepared some Italian Pasta Salad, made about noon today. A

Light and tasty dish that includes Ronzoni Garden Delight Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Black Olives, Green Olives, Kalamata Olives, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Anchovies, Kraft Reduced Fat Grated Parmesan Cheese, Kraft Zesty Italian Fat Free Dressing, McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning, and topped with fresh Shaved Parmesan Cheese. Boiled the Pasta according to the box and added all the ingredients and tossed until well mixed. Then refrigerated until ready to use.







Added the Pasta Salad to a bowl and topped it with the sliced Turkey Sausage, and chowed down!
The Pasta Salad and Sausage are a perfect combination. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Dark Fudge Swirl Frozen Greek Yogurt.











Ronzoni Garden Delight Trio Italiano Pasta

Trio Italiano from Ronzoni Garden Delight

Trio Italiano is a combination of three shapes in one box: Rotini, Penne & Shells. With three shapes in three colors RONZONI GARDEN DELIGHT Trio Italiano is perfect for showcasing the vegetables in any meal, but is especially appealing in cold salads.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 10
% Daily Value* Total Fat 1g 2% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 20mg 1% Total Carbohydrate 40g 13% Dietary Fiber 2g 8% Sugars 3g Protein 8g


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BUTTERBALL EVERY DAY POLSKA KIELBASA TURKEY DINNER SAUSAGE-SKINLESS
Enjoy delicious Polish sausage flavor in no time with our Polska Kielbasa Turkey Dinner Sausage.

Instructions
Grilling: Grill at medium-high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, turning frequently.

Skillet: Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 10 to 12 minutes, turning frequently.

Always heat thoroughly.

Microwave: Wrap each individual sausage in paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high 3¼ minutes (1½ minutes for one). Let stand 2 minutes before serving.

NOTE: Microwave ovens can vary due to wattage, age and line voltage. Time can also vary due to initial temperature of product, size and shape of product, and standing time. Cooking times given are approximate.

STORAGE
Keep refrigerated

Opened: Should be used within 3 to 5 days

Unopened: Should be used within 5 days of the sell-by date

CALORIES 80 CALORIES FROM FAT 40 PROTEIN 8g TOTAL FAT 5.5g
% DAILY VALUE
Total Fat 5.5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Total Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Sugar 2g 0%
Protein 8g 16%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 25%
Iron 4%
Calcium 0%
SERVING SIZE    2 oz. (57 g)
Servings per container 6.5
INGREDIENTS:
Poultry Ingredients: (Turkey, Poultry Ingredients (Ground Turkey, Mechanically Separated Turkey), Water, Corn Syrup, Contains 2% or less of Oat Fiber, Salt,Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Autolyzed Yeast, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Nitrite, Flavorings,Sodium Phosphate, made with beef collagen casing. GLUTEN FREE.

http://www.butterball.com/products/turkey-sausage-and-franks/every-day-polska-kielbasa-turkey-dinner-sausage

Smoked Turkey Sausage Alfredo w/ Sourdough Bread

Dinner Tonight: Smoked Turkey Sausage Alfredo w/ Sourdough Bread

I'm back to playing nurse, Mom and Dad both have the flu that's going around. I've been lucky so far ans have avoided it. Mostly cloudy out today and windy, rain moving in later this evening. Went to Kroger this morning, I had planned o go to walmart but I got a late start. If your not at Walmart by 7:30 in the morning all the Electric Carts are in use or all ready battery dead. So at Kroger I got the basic flu survival kits; Kleenex, Cough Drops, and Cough and Congestion Medicine. Hopefully the folks won't have this long. For dinner tonight I prepared a Smoked Turkey Sausage Alfredo w/ Sourdough Bread.





I had seen this recipe in several Cooking Magazines. So I decided tonight was the night to try it out, Sausage Alfredo. The original recipe calls for the Beef or Pork Smoked Sausage, I opted to go with one of my favorites Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. I'll needed the following ingredients to make the dish; Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage, 8 oz., Ronzoni Healthy Harvest 100% Whole Grain Penne Rigate (diagonally cut into 1/4” slices,  Cooked and Drained), 2 cups Heavy Cream, 2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese. The original recipe, from Hillshire Farm, and link is at the end of the post.



To prepare it I prepared the Pasta according to package directions; drained and set aside. Saute the Sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 6 minutes, turning occasionally. Add Cream and Cajun Seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently for 3-4 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan Cheese. Add pasta to sauce and toss. Then I enjoyed one new and delicious dish! Another Keeper Recipe. I served it with a Baked Sourdough Loaf of Bread. For dessert later a Jello Sugar Free Dark Cherry Jello.







HILLSHIRE FARM® SAUSAGE ALFREDO

Blend the robust flavor of Smoked Sausage into a hearty cajun-seasoned pasta and cream recipe in this hearty 15-minute twist on a classic dish

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Recipe Details
Ingredients
1 pkg. Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4” slices
8 oz. pasta, cooked, drained
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
PREPARE pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
SAUTE sausage in a large skillet over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, turning occasionally.
ADD cream and Cajun seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently for 3-4 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese. Add pasta to sauce and toss.


Cook’s Tip: For added fresh flavor add 1 cup frozen green peas in last 3-4 minutes of cooking pasta. Continue as directed. For added visual appeal, garnish with chopped tomato and sliced green onion, if desired.

http://www.hillshirefarm.com/recipes/hillshire-farm-sausage-alfredo

Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Italian Pasta Salad

Dinner Tonight: Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Italian Pasta Salad




Not much going on around the house today. Rained most of the day, but that beats cold weather and snow! Sunny and 55 degrees tomorrow they say. Ran a few programs on the computer and that's been about it. For dinner tonight it's a Turkey Meatball Mini Sub w/ Italian Pasta Salad.





I used the leftover Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs from last night's dinner. I’ve been using the Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs for quite a few years now. The Meatballs are good size, always fresh, meaty, and have a fantastic taste and their 190 calories and 5 net carbs for 3 Meatballs. Plus they're a perfect size for Hoagie or Hot Dog Buns. For my Pasta Sauce I used the LaRosa’s Original Sauce. A local favorite and still one of the best Sauces I’ve ever had, it's got a perfect combination of a robust sauce with a hint of sweetness to it. For my Cheese I used a slice of Sargento Ultra Thin Provolone Cheese and for the Bun I used a Kroger Brand Wheat Hot Dog Bun. To assemble; open the Bun up, put the slice of Provolone Cheese on it, the Meatballs and Sauce, and top it with a few shakes of McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning. Love these Meatball Sandwiches!  






For a side I kept it light and made a Italian Pasta Salad. I made this yesterday, it's always better to prepare it a day ahead and let it chill in the fridge overnight. I used Ronzoni Garden Delight Tri Color Rotini Pasta. This is a light and tasty dish that includes the following ingredients; Ronzoni Garden Delight Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Black Olives, Green Olives, Kalamata Olives, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Anchovies, Kraft Shredded Parmesan, Kraft Zesty Italian Fat Free Dressing, and McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning. Boil the Pasta according to the box; drain the Pasta and let it cool. Once cooled add the Pasta to a large bowl and add all the ingredients, and fold in everything. Put the Pasta Salad in a plastic bowl with a lid and set it in the fridge until your ready to use it the next day. Really like this Pasta Salad, refreshing and so easy to make.







Honeysuckle White Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs

Product Description
Add traditional Italian taste to your pasta dishes with our Fresh Italian Style Turkey Meatballs. They’re fully cooked and ready to heat and eat.


Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 3 oz (85.0 g)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 190 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g 15%
Saturated Fat 3.0g 15%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 600mg 25%
Total Carbohydrates 6.0g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 17.0g

http://www.honeysucklewhite.com/ProductDetail.aspx?product_id=1

Smoked Turkey Sausage w/ Italian Pasta Salad

Dinner tonight: Smoked Turkey Sausage w/ Italian Pasta Salad

Oh as they say the "The Dog Days of Summer" are here! Rolled out to get the paper about 6:30 this morning and it was 73 degrees and humid! Along with the heat this time of year comes the Cicadas. I had read this year for this part of Ohio we are going to be invaded! They were at full force and really loud this morning.  For my dinner I prepared a Turkey Sausage (On Bun) w/ Italian Pasta Salad.







I used my favorite Smoked Turkey Sausage Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage. The Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage has an incredible taste! I'll put this up against any of the rest. I've grilled it many times but this time I prepared it in a skillet. I just cooked it on medium heat about 12 minutes, turning it quite often. I served it on a Healthy Life Whole Grain Hot Dog Bun and topped with some French's Spicy Brown Mustard, a perfect topping for any Sausage or Frank.




For a side dish I kept it light by making an Italian Pasta Salad. A Light and tasty dish that included Ronzoni Garden Delight Tri Color Rotini Pasta, Black Olives, Kalamata Olives, Hormel Turkey Pepperoni, Anchovies, fresh Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Kraft Zesty Italian Fat Free Dressing, and McCormick Grinder Italian Seasoning. Boiled the Pasta according to the box and add all the ingredients and refrigerated. Too Good! For dessert later tonight a bowl of Breyer's Carb Smart Ice Cream topped with a bit of Smucker's Sugar Free Hot Fudge Topping.






Butterball Hardwood Smoked Turkey Sausage

Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage
14 oz. | Servings: 7

Try Butterball’s fully cooked Smoked Turkey Dinner Sausage. Now you and your family can enjoy the great taste of hardwood-smoked lean turkey sausage with less fat than pork or beef smoked sausage. Serve with your favorite side dish for a quick and easy meal solution that always tastes great.

Microwave:
Wrap individual sausages in paper towels and place on a microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on High 3-1/4 minutes (1-1/2 minutes for one).
Let stand 2 minutes before serving.
**Microwave ovens vary. Cooking times are approximate.Always heat thoroughly.Grilling:
Grill at medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Skillet:
Cook in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, 10 – 12 minutes, turning frequently.
Always heat thoroughly.
Serving Size 2 oz. (51 g)
Servings Per Container 7
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
Calories from Fat 50
% Daily Value
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 610mg25%
Total Carbohydrates 4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Sugars 1g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 2%
Iron 2%
Calcium 2%

Ingredients: Poultry Ingredients (Mechanically Separated Chicken, Mechanically Separated Turkey), Water, Corn Syrup, Salt. Contains 2% or less of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Autolyzed yeast, Dextrose, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Nitrite, Sodium Phosphate, Flavorings, Potassium and Sodium Lactate.





http://www.butterball.com/product/smoked-turkey-dinner-sausage

Italian Pasta & 3 Bean Salad w/ Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips

Dinner Tonight: Italian Pasta & 3 Bean Salad w/ Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips

My parents was out on a Church function so I spent the day catching up on all the housework, cleaning and the laundry! Then went to store real quick to pick a couple of items up and done for the day. Feels a lot more like August Weather today, HUMID! For dinner a new one, Italian Pasta & 3 Bean Salad w/ Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips.







First time making the Italian Pasta & 3 Bean Salad. Came across several recipes for this so I took a few ideas from them and added my own touches to it and it came one delicious recipe! I used Ronzoni Garden Delight Trio Italiano Pasta, Mezzetta Pesto Sauce, Peppadews, 1 Can Read 3 Bean Pasta, 3 thinly sliced Mini Sweet Peppers, 7 Marinated Ciligine Balls (cut in half), fresh Shredded Cave Aged Gruyere, and 1 California Sour Dough Boule. To prepare I just cooked Pasta according to package directions (boiled 11 minutes); drained and rinsed under cold running water. Then in a bowl, combined Pesto with Pasta and folded until it was well coated. Then combined Pasta with Bean Salad, discarding liquid. Stirred in Peppadews, sliced Sweet Mini Peppers and Ciligine; and refrigerated. To serve, sprinkled Cheese (Gruyere), over top. If you like Pasta Salads you'll love this version! This is the second time I've had the Peppadews and I am in love with these things, you have to try them! I served the Pasta in a hollowed out California Sour Dough Boule. Some other ingredients that you could add to this would be perhaps some toasted Walnuts, Pine Nuts or Sardines.





I also baked a couple of Perdue Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips which I sliced up and added to my Pasta Salad. Another must try are these Perdue Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips. I think possibly the best premade Chicken Strip I've ever had! They come breaded and just bake them for 12 minutes, flipping them over after 6 minutes. Great for salads, sandwiches, or just by their selves. Good item to have in the fridge or frozen. For dessert later a Healthy Choice Chocolate Swirl frozen Yogurt.







PERDUE® Whole Grain Chicken Breast Strips

INGREDIENTS
Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, chicken broth. Contains 2% or less of salt, yeast extract, brown sugar, natural flavors.

Breaded with: White whole wheat flour, wheat flour, water, salt. Contains 2% or less of natural flavors, dextrose, dried yeast, natural paprika extract, potassium chloride, yeast extract, maltodextrin, dried garlic, natural paprika and annatto extracts, yellow corn flour.


Nutrtion

Serving Size 3oz (85g)
Servings Per Container About 8
Amount Per Serving (* % of Daily Value)
Calories 160
Calories from Fat 50
Total Fat 6g (9%)
Saturated Fat 1.5g (8%)
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg (12%)
Sodium 490mg (20%)
Total Carbohydrate 13g (4%)
Dietary Fiber 1g (4%)
Sugars 1g
Protein 14g (25%)


http://www.perdue.com/products/details.asp?id=400&title=PERDUE%AE%20Whole%20Grain%20Chicken%20Breast%20Strips





Ronzoni Garden Delight Trio Italiano Pasta


Trio Italiano


Trio Italiano is a combination of three shapes in one box: Rotini, Penne & Shells. With three shapes in three colors RONZONI GARDEN DELIGHT Trio Italiano is perfect for showcasing the vegetables in any meal, but is especially appealing in cold salads.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 2oz (56g) Dry Uncooked   Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 Calories from Fat 10
 % Daily Value*   Total Fat 1g 2%   Saturated Fat 0g 0%   Trans Fat 0g   Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g   Monounsaturated Fat 0g   Cholesterol 0mg 0%   Sodium 20mg 1%   Total Carbohydrate 40g 13%   Dietary Fiber 2g 8%   Sugars 3g   Protein 8g


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