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Sausage Asparagus Quinoa Pasta

April 30, 2015

Sausage Asparagus Quinoa Pasta is a quick-to-make combination of quinoa pasta with Italian sausage, asparagus and Parmesan cheese. It is very filling and satisfying dinner dish.

1 pound hot Italian link sausage
2 cups quinoa fusilli
1 tsbp olive oil
1 cups, asparagus, chopped in three pieces
½ cup onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp chili pepper
Salt and pepper
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
1 tsbp fresh parsley, chopped

In a large skillet, cook the hot Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. It will take about 10-15 minutes. Then transfer the sausages to a plate. When cool enough to handle, cut into 1/4-inch thick...
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Nutritions

Calories
136

Sodium
429mg
17% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
1g
4% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 28%

Polysaturated Fat 0.73g 4%

Monosaturated Fat 1g 11%

Cholesterol 14mg 4%

Sodium 429mg 17%

Potassium 60mg 1%

Protein 7g 14%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 1g 4%

Sugar 2g 5%

Vitamin A 241IU 4%

Vitamin B6 0.7mg 35%

Vitamin C 3mg 5%

Calcium 184mg 18%

Iron 0.51mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Diabetic-Friendly Dairy-Free American Gluten-Free Dinner High-Fiber Sugar Free

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Nutritions

Calories
439

Sodium
728mg
30% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
17g
35% DV

Carbs
61g
20% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Polysaturated Fat 0.91g 5%

Monosaturated Fat 5g 35%

Cholesterol 41mg 14%

Sodium 728mg 30%

Potassium 636mg 18%

Protein 17g 35%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 6g 24%

Sugar 7g 15%

Vitamin A 509IU 10%

Vitamin B6 0.47mg 23%

Vitamin C 37mg 61%

Calcium 75mg 7%

Iron 4mg 27%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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