Spinach Alfredo Pasta Bake with Sausage

January 04, 2017

1 lb. Sweet or Spicy Italian Sausage or Chicken Sausage, sliced
½ box (6-7 oz.) whole grain penne pasta
3 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
3-4 cloves of garlic; minced or pressed
3 tbsp. flour
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup 1% lowfat milk
1 (10 oz.) package of frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
1 tsp. crushed red pepper flake (more or less or none depending on preference)
sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
1 cup parmesan cheese (divided)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a large, oven-safe skillet with nonstick cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add sliced sausages and cook to warm through. Keep warm. Cook pasta 2 minutes...
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Nutritions

Calories
786

Sodium
1296mg
54% DV

Fat
31g
48% DV

Protein
38g
77% DV

Carbs
89g
30% DV

Fiber
5g
20% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 15g 77%

Polysaturated Fat 1g 11%

Monosaturated Fat 14g 87%

Cholesterol 69mg 23%

Sodium 1296mg 54%

Potassium 750mg 21%

Protein 38g 77%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 5g 20%

Sugar 45g 91%

Vitamin A 6484IU 129%

Vitamin B6 0.45000000000000007mg 22%

Vitamin C 8mg 14%

Calcium 1058mg 105%

Iron 3mg 20%

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