Heart-Healthy Bowtie Pasta with Meat Sauce
Indulge in a satisfying and guilt-free dinner with our Heart-Healthy Bowtie Pasta with Meat Sauce—a dish that's as nutritious as it is flavorful. This wholesome recipe features tender whole grain bowtie pasta tossed in a robust meat sauce made with extra-lean ground turkey, a medley of fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and carrots, and aromatic herbs like basil and oregano. Simmered to perfection, the sauce gains a subtle tang from balsamic vinegar and richness from crushed tomatoes with no added salt. Ready in just an hour and brimming with heart-friendly ingredients, this pasta is perfect for a balanced weeknight meal. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve up a dish that proves healthy eating doesn't mean compromising on taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Whole grain bowtie pasta
- 1 pound Extra-lean ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium Carrot, diced
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 28 ounces Crushed tomatoes (no added salt)
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the whole grain bowtie pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, diced carrot, and zucchini to the skillet. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the extra-lean ground turkey to the skillet. Cook until the turkey is browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, balsamic vinegar, dried oregano, dried basil, black pepper, and salt.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened and the flavors have melded, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Toss the drained pasta with the meat sauce until thoroughly combined.
Serve the pasta garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2258 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 33.3 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1584 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.6 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 51.2 g | 183% | |
| Total Sugars | 59.1 g | ||
| Protein | 175.2 g | 350% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 4821 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
