Pasta with Tofurky Sausage and Escarole

Adapted from Cooking Channel

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 box whole grain pasta
• 1 teaspoon oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 package (2 links) Tofurky Italian Sausage, cut into rounds then quarters
• 1 head escarole, cut into bite-size pieces

METHOD:

•  Cook pasta in salted water per package instructions, drain reserving 1 cup cooking water
• Saute onion, red bell pepper and salt in oil about 5 minutes
• Add sausage and cook 5 minutes
• Add escarole and cook 5-10 minutes until escarole is cooked down
• Add cooked pasta and some of the cooking water if needed; toss to combine

Escarole and Bean Soup

Adapted from Food Network

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 head escarole, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 Not-Chicken bouillon cube
• 2-3 cups cooked cannellini beans
• salt

METHOD:

• Heat oil in large pot and sautee garlic about 15 seconds
• Add chopped escarole and saute until wilted, about 3 minutes
• Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer 5 minutes until heated through