Yield: 6 Prep Time: 35 minutes Ethnicity: Italian   Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée   Occasion: Back to School, Superbowl   Preparation Method: Saute   Product Type: Turkey Sausage - Italian   Dish Type: Pasta

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon olive oil

1 Medium onion, chopped

1 Pound Italian-style TURKEY SAUSAGE, 1/4 inch diagonal slices

1 Pound dried penne pasta

1 Cup half-and-half or light cream

1 Cup TURKEY or chicken broth

1/4 Teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1 tomato, peeled, seeded, and diced

1 5.2-Ounce Packet spiced gournay cheese w/ garlic & herbs (Boursin), cubed

In a 12-inch nonstick skillet, over medium heat, saute onion and turkey sausage in hot oil, stirring occasionally until turkey is browned and onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Keep warm. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 2-quart saucepan, heat the half-and-half or cream and broth to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium; add crushed red pepper flakes and cheese, whisking constantly, until the cheese is melted and smooth. Stir in turkey-sausage mixture and heat through. In a serving bowl, toss drained pasta with the turkey-sausage mixture. Sprinkle the diced tomatoes on top of the pasta for a colorful garnish. Makes 6 main dish servings.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts Calories 597   % Daily Value* Total Fat 27g 41% Cholesterol 84mg Sodium 834mg Total Carbohydrate 64g Protein 26g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:   Calories: 2000 2500 Total Fat Less than 65g 80g Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g Dietary Fiber   25g 30g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carbohydrate 4 Protein 4