Tonight I had a mouthgasm. Yes I just made that up. There are a few ingredients that I could add to just about any supper and it would be amazing. Roasted red peppers is one of them.
I love pasta, I mean who the hell doesn’t right? The challenge is always to make a hearty (yet lower fat/cal)sauce so I eat less of the pasta and more of the sauce to save myself the evil carbs. Well in the spirit of tonight’s game 7 of the world series… I hit a grand slam.
Red Pepper Alfredo Baked Rotini
Serves 6-8
Preheat oven to 375
1/2 16oz box of Rotini
3 Turkey Sausages
1 Cup shredded low fat mozzarella
1 Jar Classico lowfat Creamy Alfredo
1 jar Trader Joe’s Roasted Red Peppers
1/2 jar Trader Joe’s Chopped Artichoke Hearts
Squeeze the sausage out of the casings and brown with a tsp of olive oil. I also added a tsp of fennel seeds, a tsp of garlic, salt & pepper as well. I don’t think the turkey sausage has enough seasonings though. Oh and pro tip: Use a potato masher to break up the sausage! Works fantastic!
In a food processor mix together the alfredo and the peppers. Use a full size processor if you have it. My Kitchenaid chopper thingy was overflowing!
Cook the pasta according to the instructions on the box and chop up the artichokes.
Mix the browned sausage and the sauce together and simmer on low. Add in the pasta.
Transfer to an oven safe casserole dish and top with mozzarella. Bake for 15-20 mins or until it’s melty and bubbly.
Like this! SO SO SO good.
This makes a LOT. You could have 6 very generous sized portions or if you are really cutting calories 8 lunch sized meals. I have included nutrition info for both.
6 Servings 367 Calories, 15gr Fat, 17gr Protein, 39gr Carbs
8 Servings 275 Calories, 11gr Fat, 12gr Protein, 29gr Carbs
As part of the Foodbuzz Tastemaker Program, I received a jar of Classico Alfredo Sauce.
