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Makeover Sweet Potato Sausage Skillet

Name: Makeover Sweet Potato Sausage Skillet
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8 servings.
Ingredients: 3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 tablespoon water; 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Makes

8 servings

Updated: Oct. 20, 2022

This skillet supper is a real flavor sensation. Our Test Kitchen transformed it into a much-better-for-you version that you can be proud to serve. —Natalie Simons, Akron, Ohio

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Ingredients

3 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon water
8 ounces smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until potatoes are almost tender.
In a large nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, green pepper and onion in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, pepper and potatoes; heat through. Drain pasta; stir into skillet. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 253 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 500mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Makeover Sweet Potato Sausage Skillet

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