Creamy Spinach and Sausage Pasta

Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients
6 ounces turkey sausage
1 medium onion, diced
14-ounce can chilies and tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces pasta
3 cups fresh spinach
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

1. Brown sausage in skillet. Add onion and sauté until soft.
2. Add the can of tomatoes and chiles and chicken broth.
3. Add the uncooked pasta to skillet, making sure it is all submerged under the liquid. Place lid on skillet and allow to boil. Turn down to low and let simmer about 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in spinach until wilted. Sprinkle cheese on top. Allow to melt and serve.

Nutritional Information: 333 calories, 3 g carbohydrates, 16 g fat, 31 g protein, 6 g fiber.

About
This recipe was provided by the Columbus Community Hospital diabetes and health education department, which offers various programs to help educate and support community members who have diabetes or are at risk of developing diabetes. The department’s services include group classes and individual appointments for inpatient and outpatient diabetes education. For more information on the diabetes and health education department, click here.