Christine Avanti's Old Country Pasta Penne Arrabiata
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You can make this as spaghetti or penne as shown here. You just can't beat homemade pasta with a rich meaty sauce. If you haven't had turkey as your meat sauce, you are in for a surprise. It's all in the saute!
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 med onion chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper omit if you do not like it spicy
- 26 oz jar pasta sauce
- 16 oz can diced tomatoes
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti or your favorite pasta
- fresh basil chopped into thin strips
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large saucepan; sauté garlic, spices, salt, and onion for 2 minutes.2 tsp olive oil, 1 med onion, 2-3 cloves garlic, ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning or oregano, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- Add ground turkey and cook until browned.1 lb extra-lean ground turkey
- Next add bell pepper and mushrooms, sauté for 4 more minutes.1 small green bell pepper, 8 oz mushrooms
- Add pasta sauce, diced tomatoes and bring to a boil; reduce heat.26 oz jar pasta sauce, 16 oz can diced tomatoes
- Simmer, uncovered for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir into sauce before serving.⅓ cup Parmesan cheese
- Prepare pasta according to package directions.1 lb whole-wheat spaghetti
- For al-dente pasta, take 2 minutes off recommended boiling time. Serve 1 cup of cooked pasta topped with red sauce and fresh basil.fresh basil
More About This Recipe
Serving size: 1 cup cooked pasta with enough sauce to be proportional
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 59gProtein: 33gFat: 9g
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