Turkey Sausage & Pasta Toss + Sailing Classes

Have you ever just had "one of those days"?? When it came to dinner yesterday I wanted something quick and easy. I like to keep the ingredients for a few of these quick meals just in case. Lesson in Life- "Prepare for everything so you can just flow with it when the time comes". Here is one of those recipes so this will help you when you are having "one of those days".. Total make time is very reasonable.

Turkey Sausage & Pasta Toss
  • 8 oz. uncooked Penne pasta
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) stewed tomatoes, Italian seasoned
  • 6 oz. Turkey kielbasa or smoked turkey sausage
  • 2 cups (1in. cut) fresh asparagus or broccoli florets
  • 2 Tbs prepared Pesto sauce
  • 2 Tbs Parmesan or mozzarella plus more for topping
  1. Cook Pasta according to package directions (add a dash of salt).
  2. Meanwhile, slice sausage crosswise in 1/4 in slices. Place in Medium sauce pan and saute'. I like to get my slightly browned. I also add a cooking spoon full of the pasta water to keep the sausage moist.
  3. Add can of tomatoes to sauce pan and simmer till heated thoroughly.
  4. Add asparagus (or broccoli) and pesto sauce to sauce pan and cover to steam. Simmer about 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add your cheese.
  5. Drain pasta and toss with sausage and tomato mixture. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.
Yields: 4 servings
Prep & Cook time: 25 minutes















Have you ever wanted to try sailing? Well here is your opportunity....

Local Sailing Classes  

The Clear Lake Sailing Club is offering an "Intro to Sailing" class on Saturday April 20th. The class is limited to the first 25 registrants and is aimed at beginners interested in the sport of small sailboat (under 20ft in length) sailing. Participants must be over 15 years old. If any student wishes to continue their learning they can join the club for $75 and join the club for on-the-water activities scheduled for the day after the class. For more information you can visit their website- CLICK HERE.

Or another sailing class option in South Coast Sailing Adventures
This is an official registered class including on-the-water activities. Their Basic Keelboat (ASA101) class is a 2 day course costing around $285 (special running now). CLICK HERE for their website for additional information. I have a friend who did this with their spouse for fun and had a great time!



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