My son, now 11 months, is eating pretty much what I eat. Which is great, but I am constantly having to make recipes that are healthy and nutritious. This is great for my own well being as well, but not as easy as I thought. Not only do I have to think of ways to include vegetables in our meals (salads wont work for a little babe), but I also think I have spoiled my son a little bit. For instance, he prefers his broccoli roasted and his peppers roasted while mixed in with goat cheese. Seriously? I know, way more advanced than I was at his age!
So getting back to the cooking part. As a family, we all enjoy a dish that I make, pasta with turkey sausage and peas. It's simple and a recipe that you don't really need to do any measuring. Cooking, just the way I like it. Enjoy!
Pasta with Turkey Sausage & Peas
Serves 4
Ingredients -
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound (4 links) ground turkey sausage, removed from casing
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
1 pound any kind of pasta
1 pound (4 links) ground turkey sausage, removed from casing
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups frozen peas
1 pound any kind of pasta
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions -
In a large pot, bring 6 quarts of salted water to a boil.
Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to directions on the box.
Drain pasta, but reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
Meanwhile, in a saute pan over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Add the sausage and saute until cook through and browned.
Once the pasta has only a few minutes left to boil, add the frozen peas to the sausage and saute for about three more minutes.
Once the pasta is drained, place it in a large bowl.
Pour the turkey sausage and pea mixture on top.
Add the pasta water and 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
Mix all together.
Sprinkle sea salt, freshly ground pepper, and the parmesan cheese on top.
So simple, yet so tasty! The sea salt really tastes great in pasta dishes. Add a little more if you wish!
*Adapted and simplified from Giada's Recipe.
