Pasta Pie with Broccoli and Italian Sausage

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Original recipe
 * Author: Sandra Woodruff, Christopher Saudek
 * Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

 * 12 ounces turkey Italian sausage, casings removed
 * 1½ cups chopped fresh mushrooms
 * 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli or spinach, thawed
 * 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
 * 2½ cups cooked thin spaghetti (about 5 ounces dry)
 * 1¼ cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella or provolone cheese
 * 2 cups fat-free egg substitute
 * 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
 * olive oil cooking spray

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 400°F.
 * 2) Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat.
 * 3) Add the sausage and cook for several minutes, stirring to crumble until the sausage is no longer pink.
 * 4) Add the mushrooms, broccoli or spinach, and garlic.
 * 5) Cover and cook for a few minutes more, until the vegetables are tender.
 * 6) Drain off any excess liquid.
 * 7) Place the sausage and vegetables in a large bowl and toss in the spaghetti.
 * 8) Next toss in the mozzarella and egg substitute.
 * 9) Respray the skillet with cooking spray and spread the pasta mixture evenly in the dish.
 * 10) Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the top and spray the top lightly with the cooking spray.
 * 11) Bake uncovered for about 20 minutes, until the center of the pie is set but still moist.
 * 12) Let sit for 5 minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.

Nutritional information
Per serving (⅙ of recipe):
 * Calories: 305 | Protein: 30 g | Sodium: 745 mg | Cholesterol: 62 mg | Fat: 10 g | Carbohydrates: 22 g
 * Exchanges: 1¼ starch | 1 vegetable | 3½ lean meat