ZENB Rotini Italian Turkey Sugo

This delicious pasta dish combines ZENB Rotini Pasta with jarred tomato sauce and Italian-seasoned turkey sausage to deliver a great home meal. Providing a good source of protein and fiber, this recipe helps you enjoy the flavors and nutrients you love and need.

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound Italian seasoned ground turkey
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon each kosher salt & ground black pepper
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups no added sugar jarred tomato sauce
• 12 ounces ZENB Rotini Pasta made from 100% Yellow Peas, uncooked
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

1.

Heat oil in large pot on medium-high heat. Cook turkey 6-8 minutes or until browned, while breaking up large chunks with wooden spoon.

2.

Add onions, carrots, celery, tomato paste, salt & pepper. Cook 8-10 minutes until vegetables are softened and tomato paste is slightly darkened. Add water; cook 3-4 minutes while scraping brown bits from bottom of pot. Stir in sauce; cover with lid. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally until meat is completely tender.

3.

Meanwhile, cook ZENB Pasta as directed on package. Reserve 1/3 cup pasta cooking water; drain. Add pasta to sauce. Cook 3-4 minutes on low, while mixing gently and adding reserved pasta water as needed. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.