This classic Italian combination is made light and bright with turkey sausage and yellow bell peppers. Arugula gives the dish a peppery taste.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 6
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the linguine until al dente according to the package directions. Drain, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the pasta water; return the pasta to the pot.
Step 2
Meanwhile, cook the sausage and 2 tablespoons water in a large covered nonstick skillet over medium until the fat renders, about 5 minutes. Uncover; raise the heat to medium-high. Brown the sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, about 7 minutes.
Step 3
Add the garlic, bell peppers, and 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water; cook until the peppers soften, about 6 minutes. Add 3/4 cup of the pasta water and the butter; swirl to combine.
Step 4
Transfer to the pot. Add the arugula; season with coarse salt and ground pepper. Toss; add more pasta water as desired. Serve immediately.
