Sunday, August 8, 2010

Sweet Potato Sausage Skillet

I saw this in one of the gazillion cooking magazines I get.  I think this will become a staple this fall and winter.  We have the sausage and pepper recipe that we eat pretty much every other week but this has a little twist that I think will be delicious!!

3 C. uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 tbsp. water
8oz. smoked turkey sausage, cut into 1/4 inch slices
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 14.5oz. can  diced tomatoes, undrained
1 C. half and half
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 C. shredded cheddar cheese

Cook pasta according to package directions.  Meanwhile, place potatoes and water in microwave safe bowl.  Cover and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes until potatoes are almost tender.  In a large, nonstick skillet, cook the sausage, green pepper in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.  Add garlic; cook 1 minute more.

Stir in the tomatoes, cream, salt, pepper, and potatoes; heat through.  Drain pasta; stir into skillet.  Sprinkle with cheese.  Cover and let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

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