Ragu Bolognese

[Southern Belle 2067]

1/2 lb. Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (15-oz.) crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 cup fat-free milk
8 oz. uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
1 Tbsp. chopped ripe olives

Crumble sausage into a nonstick Dutch oven. Add carrot, celery and onion, cook and stir over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Drain.

Stir in tomatoes, broth, vinegar and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Stir in the milk. Reduce heat, simmer uncovered for 1 to 1-1/4 hours or until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Cook pasta as per pkg. directions. Stir pesto and olives into meat sauce.

Drain pasta, serve with meat sauce.

Makes 4 servings

As Per Serving:

1 cup pasta with 2/3 cup meat sauce equals 413 calories, 11g fat (2g saturated fat) 38mg cholesterol, 674mg sodium, 58g carbs. 6 g fiber, 21g protein.