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Pesto Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage

Pesto Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage

This recipe includes a light pesto recipe with a gluten-free whole grain brown rice quinoa pasta. I’ve included chicken sausage so that it is lighter and healthier. I was first inspired to make pesto because the basil in my garden was out of control!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 458 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Boil pasta and drain
  • Make pesto in a food processor combining the following ingredients: 2 of the garlic cloves, 5 tablespoons Olive Oil, the fresh basil, parmesan, lemon juice, walnuts, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat oil in pan on medium and cook last minced garlic clove until fragrant (~1-2 min)
  • Add onions and zuchinni to the pan and cook for a few minutes
  • Add chicken sausage and cook until they are 165 degrees and the vegetables are tender
  • Turn the skillet down low. Add the tomatoes, pesto, and pasta into the skillet. Stir together and continue to cook until tomatoes are slightly cooked, pasta has been reheated, and all ingredients are well incorporated - ~3 min.
  • Serve with fresh parmesan and top with fresh basil (optional)

Notes

Very Wellfit

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pesto Brown Rice Quinoa Pasta with Italian Chicken Sausage
Amount per Serving
Calories
458
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26.6
g
41
%
Saturated Fat
 
5.4
g
34
%
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
668
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
278
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
34.4
g
11
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
2.5
g
3
%
Protein
 
24.2
g
48
%
Calcium
 
80
mg
8
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Gluten-free, Healthy, Italian, Kid-friendly, Low Sugar, Pasta, Pesto, Quinoa, Tasty
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