Heart Healthy Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce

Name: Heart Healthy Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp olive oil; 4 oz fresh mushrooms, chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped fine; 1 red bell pepper or green bell pepper, chopped; 2 oz cooked turkey sausage, crumbled; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp minced fresh rosemary; 1/4 tsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1/4 tsp salt; Black pepper to taste; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 can plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup red wine; 2 tsp balsamic vinegar; 16 oz pappardelle pasta or other wide noodle pasta; 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

(5.0)

By Judy Capodanno

Published 2/7/2022

Dietitian Reviewed: Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT

Approved for These Diets:

Heart Healthy

Photo Credit: Baldwin Publishing Staff Photographer

Parpadelle pasta is tossed with chopped mushrooms, turkey sausage and a rich, herb-infused sauce in this hearty Italian dish. Red wine adds a deeply savory element, while Parmesan lends a light, creamy flavor.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

8

Calories

390

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How to Make Pasta with Hearty Meat Sauce

Step 1

In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, onion, carrot, bell pepper, turkey sausage, garlic, rosemary, fennel seeds, oregano, red-pepper flakes, salt and black pepper to taste. Cook and stir until mushrooms are tender and liquid is evaporated. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 2

Add ground turkey to saucepan and cook until turkey is no longer pink.
Step 3

Return reserved vegetable mixture to saucepan. Stir in tomatoes, wine and balsamic vinegar. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 20 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
Step 4

Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Serve turkey meat sauce over cooked pasta. Top with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size:

1 cup

390

Calories

7

g

Fat

47

mg

Cholesterol

331

mg

Sodium

54

g

Carbs

2

g

Sat. Fat

3

g

Fiber

22

g

Protein

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