Spicy Penne With Turkey Sausage, Asparagus & Feta

Name: Spicy Penne With Turkey Sausage, Asparagus & Feta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb penne (substitute corkscrew or other pasta); 1 lb turkey sausage (sweet or hot); 1 lb asparagus spear; 1 red bell pepper; 1 package sliced mushroom; 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; kosher salt; fresh ground pepper; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; lemon wedge (for serving)

Servings: persons

1 lb penne (substitute corkscrew or other pasta)
1 lb turkey sausage (sweet or hot)
1 lb asparagus spear
1 red bell pepper
1 package sliced mushroom
1 (8 ounce) package crumbled feta
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
lemon wedge (for serving)

1
Boil water for pasta with 1 tbsp.
2
kosher salt.
3
Trim woody ends off asparagus spears (leaving about 3/4) and chop remaining into 2-inch pieces.
4
Seed bell pepper and cut into small strips.
5
Take sausage meat out of casing and fry in olive oil in wok or other large fry pan.
6
Break sausage into small pieces, and add crushed red pepper flakes (to suit desired spiciness, using less for hot turkey sausage.) Begin to boil the pasta (6-8 minutes for al dente).
7
While this is cooking, add asparagus, mushrooms, and red pepper strips to same pan with sausage.
8
Stir fry over medium-high heat for about five minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
9
Turn off heat, and drain pasta.
10
Toss drained pasta with vegetable-turkey mixture, adding a small amount of extra virgin olive oil if desired.
11
Add salt& pepper to taste.
12
Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes.
13
(Dish is served warm, not piping hot. May also be served room temperature or cold on hot days.) After cooling slightly, toss lightly with feta and chopped parsley.
14
Serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread and white wine for easy summer entertaining.

391

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb penne (substitute corkscrew or other pasta), 1 lb turkey sausage (sweet or hot), 1 lb asparagus spear, 1 red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Spicy Penne With Turkey Sausage, Asparagus & Feta falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Penne With Turkey Sausage, Asparagus & Feta

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