Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peppers – and a two ingredient chocolate lovers dream

 I made two recipes that I found in the blogosphere yesterday, both were delicious –

Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peppers – recipe found on tastypursuits.com

1/4 pound spaghetti (reserve 1/2 cup pasta water)  I had rotini on hand
4 turkey sausages, casings removed
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon olive oil
1 small onion, sliced – I used shallots
2 cloves garlic, minced – I added more
1 red pepper, sliced into strips
1 green pepper, sliced into strips
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated (I used twice as much)

pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon butter
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cook the spaghetti according to package directions. Drain the spaghetti and reserve 1/2 cup of the water it was cooked in.

In a large pan, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium high heat. Add the turkey sausages and break them apart in the pan with a spatula or wooden spoon. Cook until the meat is no longer raw and pink, approx. 3-4 minutes. Transfer the sausage to a small bowl and set aside.

In the same pan, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook until the onions are translucent, approx. 3 minutes.

Lower the heat to medium. Add the red peppers, green peppers, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes, a pinch of salt and a pinch of ground black pepper. Cook until they are tender, approx 5 — 7 minutes.

Add the sausage, parmesan cheese, parsley and pasta water. Mix well and cook for another 30 seconds — 1 minute to reheat the pasta water and sausage. Add salt to taste. Turn off the heat, and add the butter. Mix well then add the spaghetti and toss to combine.

2 ingredient Brownie Muffins everyone will love – 

This very simple 2-ingredient recipe is a Weight Watchers favorite, and it’s so moist and delicious  –

1 box devil’s food cake mix
1 can solid pack pumpkin (15 oz.)

Directions:
Mix the two ingredients together. Don’t add anything else that may be mentioned on the box, such as eggs, oil, or water. The mixture will be very thick and you will be tempted to add in other things to make the batter smoother. DO NOT DO THIS AS IT WILL RUIN EVERYTHING! Place batter into muffin tins (or mini muffin tins) lined with paper, or sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. Makes 12 regular or 36 mini muffins.

Thank you Patricia of Butter Yum for this great muffin recipe –

  The manchild this morning getting ready for school –  I discussed my fears here with you about a transition from public school into private.  I’de like to take this opportunity to tell you how proud I am of this guy for accepting his lot in life as a private High School student who has to dress up every day.  He actually does a better job with his wardrobe ensembles than I ever did. And Thank You Lord for the invention of those no-iron dress shirts that just snap right out of the dryer and onto the hanger.  (thank you blog friends for that tip).

Forced Forsythia update…

  Have a great day –

31 thoughts on “Pasta with Turkey Sausage and Peppers – and a two ingredient chocolate lovers dream”

  1. Yummo is right. That pasta dish looks very much like a summertime pasta salad we make, but we use chicken in it. Bet this warm, winter version is great too!

    Our forsythia, outside, is starting to bud… probably too late to force it so I'll leave it alone. That and our daffodils are always the first things in the yard to show color every year, guess that's why I like them so much.

    DI

  2. He looks so adorable. Is that okay to say to a man-child?

    Does he say that having the dress code/uniform is liberating or limiting? I'd think liberating since it takes that particular pressure off.

    He's a keeper I'm thinking.

  3. Two great recipes right off the bat this morning! I'm especially excited to try the WW brownies, that sounds delicious! You have every right to be proud of son, he looks like he's a good student! Our grandson's look entirely different as they leave for school…jeans so holey that I would't wear them to paint in!

  5. Your recipe looks wonderful. I'd love for you to share it with my readers on my blog where I've just posted my first link party. I've recently rejoined WW and I'm hoping we can all share our healthy and tasty recipes. Butter Yum linked to her brownie muffins and I can't wait to try them.

    Hugs!
    Judy

  6. Can't wait to try the recipes (especially the brownies:)
    Your son is so handsome! As much as you dread it, he's growing up-
    Have a great day!

  7. Great recipes. I saw that chocolate/pumpkin recipe too. She said she added an extra 1/2 cup water. I will not if you didn't. I went to a private Catholic girls school most of my life. I loved it. I however did not send my children. I had three children in less than three years and was a stay at home mom so financially it wasn't feasible. I bet he loves it.

  8. Ok, YUM! And that muffin recipe sounds very cool! You have to love something that requires that little work but still tastes good! Your son looks so handsome and grown up, and I'm glad the transition to private school is working well for him! Those wrinkle free shirts are the best, my husband has a whole closet full of them!

    Kat 🙂

  10. I am runnin out and cut some branches and make the muffins, my you keep me busy..
    Have seen that turkey sausage, also imatation bacon, never bought them.
    yvonne
    I like reak Turkey on the bird..

  11. Thanks for the link!

    As for the manchild – the uniforms will most likely outlast his remaining time in school. I was able to donate tons when my boys were done with them. And it's hard to believe, but the girls plaid uniforms wear even better. Now, if they could only figure out how to make the shoes last longer ;).

    🙂
    ButterYum

  12. PS – in reference to From Beyond My Kitchen Window's comment: I didn't add any water to the muffins, one of my commenters did. Can't believe they only have 181 calories…. sooo good.

  13. I just made the Gingerbread cake that you posted and it was so good! I think that I might have to try these little chocolate muffins too. Thanks for sharing these … from the other Twisted Arm in Mancos.

  15. Your son is handsome. I rarely get to see my boys dressed up … California casual is the rule here. Kind of sad, actually! : )

  18. I am so in LOVE with your blog. I love your house, I love your recipes… I love your humor. Did I say I just love, love, love your blog?

    ~ Lisa from Indiana ~

  19. HmmmI might go outside and cut some forsythia tomorrow! I know I am definitely going to try those cupcakes!…will have to figure out the points:)

  20. Your son looks so grown up. Looks like he's wearing the uniform of our upper school boys. Khaki slacks, blue oxford cloth shirt, tie of choice. It's really perfect.
    The winter uniform includes a blue blazer with our school patch.
    (i love your forsythia update!)

  22. Oh yummy, will use veggie sausages, but will definitely make that pasta dish. And if only I could get those two ingredients over here (perhaps in the wholesale shop we sometimes go to)… *sigh*
    Your boy is looking very handsome.

  26. Oh boy-o-boy have I been missing out on the GOOD STUFF= by not coming around more often, Karen!
    Love the Recipes! Will be making those this weekend for my adorable man…faint…no, he'll keep eating!

    Your son does look so handsome and very happy to hear, the timing is the Lord's and the outcome too!
    I second the sentiments of commenter #18!
    Thanks for always being full of encouragement here and also, at my place!
    Kac

  30. My manchild left private school at 8th grade and started public. It's not what I had planned, but life's challenges intervened and so it goes….

  31. He looks handsome in the khakis and yes, i agree about the indestructible shirts. I have one left in private school; they never wrinkle! unless you leave 'em in the dryer for 3 days – then, just give 'em a 12 minute hot spin and you're good to go!

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