- Calories 385
- Caloriesfromfat 21%
- Fat 8.9g
- Satfat 3.2g
- Monofat 3.8g
- Polyfat 1.2g
- Protein 17.3g
- Carbohydrate 64.3g
- Fiber 8.3g
- Cholesterol 18mg
- Iron 3.8mg
- Sodium 658mg
- Calcium 119mg
Whole Wheat Pasta with Sausage, Leeks, and Fontina
Serve a heart-warming veggie, sausage, and pasta toss for a quick dinner on a cool night.
How to Make It
Step 1
Bring 6 quarts water and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large stockpot. Stir in pasta; partially cover, and return to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 8 minutes or until pasta is almost al dente, stirring occasionally. Drain.
Step 2
While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Remove casing from the sausage. Add sausage to Dutch oven; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring to crumble. Add leek; cook 2 minutes or until leek is soft, stirring frequently. Add cabbage; cook 2 minutes or until cabbage wilts, stirring frequently. Add remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, broth, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until vegetables are very tender.
Step 3
Add pasta to Dutch oven, tossing well to coat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly, or until pasta is al dente. Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
La Cucina di Lidia (Lidia's Italian Kitchen), Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen, Lidia's Family Table; Felidia, Becco, Esca, New York City; Lidia's Kansas City; Lidia's Pittsburgh
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Anghara's Review
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EICrabb's Review
I also reduced the pasta and thought that this was excellent. Didn't use the broth and used hot italian sausage which really gave it flavor. Very easy quick meal.
Lulu9one1's Review
this is a wonderful dish! so yummy
karelanne's Review
This was amazing! I used smoked fontina, which complemented the mild Italian sausage. I also used 3 links, about 10 oz. of sausage, which really made a difference. It was definitely a crowd pleaser.
madjack96's Review
I've made this several times, it is quick, healthy and delicious!
rhm118's Review
This was surprisingly good! I found it through the "What's in your pantry?" and it had exactly the ingredients I needed to use up! It was very easy to make, and serve. I had it without sausage, and my husband had it without cheese
HeatherIA's Review
This is a family favorite. I use extra sausage and substitute beef broth for the chicken broth for a more robust flavor. I just use standard cabbage. My kids LOVE it and actually jump around and cheer when its on the menu for dinner.
mandofan's Review
Yummy, very filling and hearty. Makes a solid 4-5 servings. Fairly quick, easy, and cheap as well.
Onecentinvegas's Review
This is a delicious recipe, but I wouldn't serve it to company. Like everyone else, I used less whole wheat pasta and a pound of mild Italian turkey sausage. I also used regular cabbage because that's all I had. Husband loves cabbage and LOVES this recipe. It is cheap, fast and easy--what else can you ask for for a family meal??
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