Whole Wheat Penne Pasta & Meat Sauce (Dieting Special)
:: amazing.Whole wheat pasta is packed full of fiber and if you pick the right brand the flavor is great too. This homemade meat sauce is extremely easy to make and dieting food too :: |
{ Preparation & Cooking Time : 25 Min }
Difficulty : Easy
Meal Type : Pasta
Serves : 1-2
Ingredients
• 1 Packet Whole Wheat Penne Pasta ( You don’t have to use it all).
• 1 large can diced tomatoes (If you can find the brand that is already,
flavored with basil and garlic that would be perfect and will save time)
• 1 Large can tomato sauce
• 4 links Italian Turkey Sausage
• 1 Medium yellow onion diced
• 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 2 teaspoon Olive Oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Method
1. First Sauce Heat large pot to medium high , remove sausage from casing and brown.
Once cooked, drain meat (if needed) and set aside. Now In same pot over medium high
heat add olive oil. Once oil is hot add onions and cook till translucent (about 8 minutes).
Add a dash of salt, pepper and garlic powder.Return meat to pot.
2. Now Drain can of diced tomatoes and add to pot and Add a dash of salt (not too much
though) Cook for approximately 15 minutes and then add can of tomato sauce and Add
sausage and cook until sauce is thickened. Salt to taste. Be VERY careful to not over salt.
3. While sauce is cooking, bring 4 cups of water to boil. Cook Pasta and drain. Add
immediately to sauce and heat until noodles are coated evenly.Serve Hotly
TIPS:
:: Add a mixture of different bell peppers to sauce for added nutrients. You could
even add zucchini. Adding red pepper flakes will give it a spicy kick. Just get
creative and as always ::
ENJOY
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