Name: Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts In a Ragu Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 sweet or hot Italian pork sausage link; ¾ lb 93% lean ground turkey; 4 tsp olive oil; 4 garlic cloves; 10 oz brussels sprouts; 1 small onion; 1 Carrot; 1 stalk celery; 28 oz tomatoes; 1 bay leaf; pinch red pepper; kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; 1 lb whole wheat pasta

Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts In a Ragu Recipe

How To Make Penne Pasta with Brussels Sprouts In a Ragu

Penne pasta in a ragu sauce is the usual but in this recipe, what makes a difference is the addition of sauteed Brussels sprouts. A delectable dynamic!

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour

Total: 1 hour 10 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1sweet or hot Italian pork sausage link,casing removed, crumbled
¾lb93% lean ground turkey
4tspolive oil,divided
4garlic cloves,sliced thin
10ozBrussels sprouts,weight after outer leaves and stems removed
1small onion,diced
1carrot,peeled and diced small
1stalkcelery,diced small
28oztomatoes,crushed, I highly recommend Tuttoroso
1bay leaf
pinchred pepper,crushed
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper,to taste
1lbwhole wheat pasta,or brown rice pasta for gluten free

Instructions

In a large, wide skillet, add sausage and turkey over medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage and turkey as it cooks into small pieces.
When completely cooked through; set aside in a bowl.
With a sharp knife, cut the brussels sprouts into thin shreds.
To the skillet, add 2 teaspoons of oil over medium heat.
When hot, add the garlic and cook until golden; do not burn.
Add shredded brussels sprouts, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp; set aside in another bowl.
To the same skillet, add the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil over medium-high heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery; stirring well to coat with oil.
Cook, stirring occasionally for about 10 to 12 minutes until the vegetables turn golden brown.
Add crushed tomatoes, sausage and turkey, bay leaf, crushed red pepper, salt, and fresh pepper to taste.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 to 40 minutes or until sauce thickens.
Meanwhile, while sauce is simmering, put a large pot of salted water to boil for the pasta.
Add the pasta to the water 10 minutes before the sauce is done and cook pasta al dente.
Drain and add the pasta to the skillet and toss with the sauce.
Add cooked Brussels sprouts. Toss and place in a large pasta bowl.