|
Pasta with Chunky Turkey and White Bean Sauce
I love dinners that I can make with only 1 or 2 pots. Super simple, savory, hearty. The perfect meal on a cool day or evening.
1 T. olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 to 1 ¼ lb. sweet Italian turkey sausage (bulk, or links with casing removed)
1 – 15 oz can tomato sauce
1 – 28 oz can chopped tomatoes
4 – 5 sprigs fresh oregano
about 10 fresh basil leaves
2 -3 tsp. sugar
1 – 15 oz can cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
¾ lb. pasta such as penne, medium shells or large elbows
Heat oil in large pot. Add onion, cook over medium heat about 2 minutes or until onion just starts to turn translucent. Add garlic, cook, stirring frequently, about 2-3 more minutes until onion is translucent. Add turkey and break up with wooden spoon, cook until turkey is no longer pink. Add tomato sauce and tomatoes, oregano sprigs and basil leaves, and sugar; stir. Bring to boil, lower heat and simmer uncovered 1 ¼ hrs. Stir in beans, simmer another 15 minutes.
In the meantime, prepare pasta according to package directions, drain. Remove and discard oregano stems and basil leaves from sauce. Toss with pasta. Makes 6-8 servings.
|
