⏱ 25 min totalSpicy Italian Sausage Pasta
Per 1 serving · 154 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein24g18% of calories
- Carbs45g32% of calories
- Fat30g50% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta (154 g) has 537 calories, with 24 g of protein, 45 g of carbohydrates and 30 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (50% of calories). It is high in protein (49% DV), dietary fiber (27% DV) and thiamine (63% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 47%, 57% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein49%
- Dietary fiber27%
- Thiamine63%
- Niacin36%
- Vitamin B632%
- Vitamin B1238%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)19%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Calcium18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium47%
- Saturated fat57%
- Cholesterol24%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Whole wheat pasta
3 oz Italian sausage- 🥄¼ tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
½ tsp, ground Oregano- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Directions
- 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and season the water with salt. Add the whole wheat pasta and cook until al dente per package directions; drain, reserving a small cup of pasta water.
- 2
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced raw Italian sausage and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Add the drained pasta to the skillet. Sprinkle in the crushed red pepper flakes, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper; toss to coat, adding a splash of reserved pasta water as needed to loosen.
- 4
Remove from the heat and add the shredded Parmesan, tossing until it melts slightly and coats the pasta and sausage.
- 5
Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (154 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 24 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 6 μg | 5% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 63% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 36% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 32% |
| Folate (B9) | 42 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 38% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 21% |
| Choline | 2 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 179 mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 101 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus | 342 mg | 49% |
| Zinc | 3 mg | 29% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 36% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 81% |
| Selenium | 65 μg | 118% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 17 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 0.1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 22 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0 μg | — |
Burning 537 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 102minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta?
One serving of Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta (1 serving) has 537 calories, which works out to 350 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta high in protein?
It provides a solid 24 g of protein per serving (49% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 18% 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 Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 32% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta?
1087 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Italian Sausage Pasta?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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