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Sausage and Mushroom Rotini

This rotini with sausage and mushrooms is a hearty pasta made with whole grain rotini, chicken sausage and savory vegetables — flavorful, satisfying and ready in just 20 minutes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Recipe by: Sylvia Melendez-Klinger, MS, RD
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Sausage and Mushroom Rotini

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) box whole grain rotini
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken sausage sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 1 cup thinly sliced leeks
  • 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried tarragon

Instructions

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sausage and cook 2-3 minutes, or until well browned. Add mushrooms, leeks and onions, and cook 5-6 minutes, or until tender. Add chicken stock and simmer 3-5 minutes.
  • Add sausage and vegetables to warm pasta. Add cheese, parsley and tarragon. Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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