Sausage Rigatoni
This is a great easy to make recipe for sausage lovers everywhere! It is made healthier by using Neufchatel’ cream cheese which has 30% less fat than regular cream cheese. It is also made with whole grain pasta which is a healthier option compared to white flour pasta.
- 1# Whole grain Rigatoni pasta
- 1# Italian sausage
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 , 24 oz jar marinara sauce
- 1 package of Neufchatel’ cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves chopped
- ¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Cook pasta per package directions until aldente’. Spray skillet with cooking spray.
Remove casing from sausage crumble into skillet. Cook on medium heat until browned. Add garlic. Cook and stir 30 seconds. Add marinara, sauce, Neufchatel cheese, cook on low for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Drain pasta. Add to mixture. Top with Basil and parmesan. Serve.
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Every bite of food we take either feeds disease or fights it. Throughout my personal experiences as a nurse, as well as my personal research on food and nutrition, I’ve determined there is a glaring need for more nutritious ingredients in our foods with less refined sugar, fat, and chemicals.
Because I come from a family of bakers and good cooks. I love delicious food! Which, can often make things tough. So, I decided to compile some of my favorite recipes and make a few changes to the ingredients, ultimately making them healthier!
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