Turkey Sausage Pasta with Vegetables

With the use of turkey sausage and whole wheat pasta, this is a pasta dish that you can eat even when trying to lose pounds for that summer beach trip!  For this recipe you will need the following:
     2 cups of uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
     1 pound of Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
     1 3/4 cups of sliced fresh mushrooms
     1 can (15 oz) of fire-roasted (or the flavor of your choice) diced tomatoes, undrained
     1 (6 oz) package of fresh baby spinach



    



Cook the penne according to package directions.  Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the sausage and mushrooms over medium heat until the meat is no longer pink; drain.

Stir in tomatoes; bring to a boil.

Add the spinach; cook and stir until spinach is wilted.

Drain pasta; stir into turkey mixture.  Sprinkle with the cheese of your choice and enjoy!  Serving size: 1 1/2 cups=445 calories