Pasta Bolognese

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 461.9
  • Total Fat: 24.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 83.0 mg
  • Sodium: 787.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.1 g
  • Protein: 28.5 g

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Introduction

Recipe from Prevention's 400 Calorie Fix (This recipe is actually a little over 400 calories, however)

Note - original recipe called for 5 dried porcini mushrooms (I couldn't find any) and no-salt tomato sauce (Couldn't find any in 8oz. can, and store brand was only $0.26!
Recipe from Prevention's 400 Calorie Fix (This recipe is actually a little over 400 calories, however)

Note - original recipe called for 5 dried porcini mushrooms (I couldn't find any) and no-salt tomato sauce (Couldn't find any in 8oz. can, and store brand was only $0.26!

Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    # 4 quarts water
    # 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    # 5 dried porcini mushrooms
    # 1 heaping cup rotini, small shells, or ziti
    # 1/2 pound extra-lean ground beef
    # 1 tablespoon finely chopped yellow onion
    # 1 teaspoon chili powder
    # 1 teaspoon dried basil
    # pinch of ground black pepper
    # 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt tomato sauce
    # 2 tablespoons fat-free ricotta cheese

Directions


1.
In a large pot, combine the water and oil. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2.
Add the mushrooms and pasta. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente.
3.
In a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, combine the ground beef, onion, chili powder, basil, and pepper. Cook, breaking apart the beef, for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the beef is no longer pink. Add the tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Pour into a large bowl. Add the ricotta and mix.
4.
Drain the pasta and mushrooms. Add to the sauce. Toss.


Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user WICKEDFLOWER.