Turkey Sausage & Arugula Pasta

Ingredients

• 1/2 tsp ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 12 oz whole wheat pasta
• 8 cups arugula
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 3 1/2 links Italian turkey sausage
• 1 1/4 oz parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
2. Cook pasta until just tender, 9 to 11 minutes, or according to package directions.
3. Meanwhile, cook sausage in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic, arugula (or spinach) and tomatoes.
5. Cook, stirring often, until the greens wilt and the tomatoes begin to break down, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and keep warm.
6. Combine 1/2 cup cheese, pepper and salt in a large bowl. Measure out 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the pasta.
7. Whisk the cooking liquid and oil into the cheese mixture; add the pasta and toss to combine. Serve the pasta topped with the sausage mixture and an extra sprinkle of cheese, if desired.
8. Note: for the biggest impact, make sure to use imported Italian cheese.