Crazy Cajun Pasta On The Lighter Side

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 ounces turkey sausage
• 1/2 lb chicken (cut into chunks)
• 1/2 red pepper
• 1/2 green pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 medium yellow onion
• 1 small chili pepper
• 1 small tomato (diced)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• pasta, of choice
• cayenne pepper
• cajun seasoning
• salt

Recipe

• 1 this is a great dish for the changing seasons as it has a great amount of vitamins, antioxidants, the carbohydrates for energy, and to top it all its light.
• 2 to prepare: cook pasta according to the instructions.
• 3 due to the low level of oils in the turkey sausage, add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to the pan to warm.
• 4 cook sausage half way and then add chopped chicken to cook.
• 5 when the chicken is done, add all vegetables to the same pan.
• 6 when adding the chili, put it in whole.
• 7 add seasonings to taste.
• 8 dare i say the phrase use a “pinch” of each, but it quite literally is a small amount of each for seasoning this dish.
• 9 after the first round of seasoning mix all ingredients well and let cook into the food for a minute or two, then sample.
• 10 adjust according to personal preference.
• 11 remember you can always add more, but you can’t take it out.
• 12 drain the pasta well, sprinkling and mixing with a small amount of oil while warm.
• 13 place pasta in a large bowl.
• 14 place the other ingredients in the bowl and mix together well.
• 15 mix in your diced tomato.
• 16 serve in warm bowls, garnish with chopped fresh parsley and if you would like top with some low-fat parmesan cheese (or other cheese of your choice).
• 17 more traditional dishes have this with a thickened substance like tomato paste/sauce or a cream reduction.
• 18 this version is healthy and will leave you feeling light instead of weighed down.
• 19 get your kids into the kitchen with you and remember have fun!