Bolognese Ragu

Makes 4 serving

1/2 .....................pound Italian turkey sausage  links , casing removed
1 .......................large carrot , finely chopped
1 .......................celery rib , finely chopped
1 .......................small onion , finely chopped
1 .......................can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1/2 ...................cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 ......................tablespoons  balsamic  vinegar
1/4 ...................teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3/4 ...................cup fat-free milk
4 ......................cups  uncooked  spiral pasta
2 ......................tablespoons  prepared pesto
1 ......................tablespoon  chopped ripe olives

1 .          Crumble sausage  into a nonstick Dutch oven . Add the carrot , celery and onion ; cook  over medium heat  until meat is no longer  pink . Drain .
2 .           Stir in the tomatoes  , broth  vinegar  and pepper flakes . Bring to a boil  . Stir in milk  . Reduce heat , simmer  uncovered  for 1 to 1/2 hours  or until thickened  , stirring occasionally .
3 .           Cook pasta according  to package  directions  . Stir pesto  and olives  into meat sauce  . Drain pasta  , serve with meat sauce .
Heart healthy