⏱ 40 min total

Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Name: Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 2 oz Turkey sausage; ½ tsp Olive oil; ½ medium Red bell pepper; ¼ medium Onion; 1 fl oz Red wine; 1 cloves, minced Garlic; 1 cup Tomatoes; ⅛ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes; ¹⁄₁₆ tsp Salt; 2 oz Whole wheat pasta; 1 tbsp, chopped Basil

Per 1 serving · 478 g · 11 ingredients

Calories

404

20%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
22g
22% of calories
Carbs
59g
59% of calories
Fat
8.6g
19% of calories

Portion

At a glance

One serving of Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta (478 g) has 404 calories, with 22 g of protein, 59 g of carbohydrates and 8.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (59% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), dietary fiber (48% DV) and Vitamin C (123% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

84cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

5.5g

Net carbs

46g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

13g

10 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein44%
Dietary fiber48%
Vitamin C123%
Thiamine147%
Riboflavin (B2)33%
Niacin50%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin A17%
Vitamin E19%
Vitamin K18%
Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium33%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 25 min

1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook the turkey sausage, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove to a plate.
3
Heat the olive oil in the same skillet. Add the peppers and onion, cooking and stirring frequently until the vegetables are lightly colored and crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the red wine and minced garlic. Cook until most of the liquid evaporates, about 1 minute.
5
Add the crushed tomatoes, crushed red pepper, salt, and browned sausage. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the vegetables are tender and the sauce is heated through, about 10 minutes.
6
While the sauce simmers, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions. Drain the pasta and return it to the pot.
7
Add the sauce and fresh basil to the pasta. Toss to coat and serve.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (478 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	156 μg	17%
Vitamin C	111 mg	123%
Vitamin D	0 μg	0%
Vitamin E	3 mg	19%
Vitamin K	22 μg	18%
Thiamine	2 mg	147%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg	33%
Niacin	8 mg	50%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	74%
Folate (B9)	89 μg	22%
Vitamin B12	1 μg	30%
Pantothenic acid	2 mg	33%
Choline	23 mg	4%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	136 mg	14%
Iron	5 mg	59%
Potassium	952 mg	20%
Magnesium	132 mg	31%
Phosphorus	324 mg	46%
Zinc	4 mg	33%
Copper	0.4 mg	48%
Manganese	2 mg	91%
Selenium	44 μg	80%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	1 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	18 μg	—
Arginine	0.4 g	—
Aspartic acid	2 g	—
Beta carotene	1,644 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.3 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	43 μg	—
Fructose	5 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	5 g	—
Glutamic acid	6 g	—
Glycine	1 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0.1 g	—
Isoleucine	1 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	1 g	—
Lycopene	6,095 μg	—
Lysine	1 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	0.4 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	3 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	6 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.3 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	1 g	—
Total omega 3	0.1 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.2 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	1 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0 μg	—

Burning 404 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

77min
Walking (3.5 mph)
48min
Cycling (moderate)
34min
Running (6 mph)
57min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta?

One serving of Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta (1 serving) has 404 calories, which works out to 84 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta high in protein?

It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 46 g of net carbs and 59% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta?

768 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Italian Turkey Sausage and Pepper Pasta?

10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (478 g)

Calories404

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.6g	11%
Saturated fat 1.6g	8%
Trans fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 43mg	14%
Sodium 768mg	33%
Total carbohydrate 59g	22%
Dietary fiber 13g	48%
Total sugars 10g
Protein 22g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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