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    Quick Pasta Bolognese

    Low SodiumLow PotassiumHigh Protein Diabetes-FriendlyHeart HealthyDairy-FreeEgg-FreeNo ShellfishNut-FreeItalianBeefDinner
    4 cups pasta & about 4 cups sauce
    Active time: 30 minutes
    Total time: 40 minutes

    Nutrition Per Serving

    • Calories379 cal
    • Total Fat8.8 g
    • Saturated Fat2.4 g
    • Cholesterol1 mg
    • Sodium404 mg
    • Carbohydrate Total53.5 g
    • Protein22.1 g
    • Phosphorus302 mg
    • Potassium755 mg
    • Fiber7.9 g
    • Calcium95 mg

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
    • 2 medium carrots, finely chopped
    • 2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 8 ounces whole-wheat rigatoni, or penne (about 3 cups)
    • 8 ounces lean (93% or leaner) ground beef
    • ⅓ cup dry red wine
    • 1 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

    Description

    Who doesn’t love pasta with a quick meat sauce? This crowd-pleasing healthy spaghetti Bolognese recipe is a boon for busy cooks—it’s ready and on the table in just 40 minutes.

    Directions

    1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
    2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions. Drain.
    3. Add beef to the vegetables and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add wine and cook until almost evaporated, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste and nutmeg; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in salt and pepper. Serve the pasta with the sauce.

    Tips

    • To make ahead: Refrigerate the sauce (Steps 1 & 3) for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 6 months.
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