Heart-Healthy Rigatoni with Meat Sauce
Indulge guilt-free with this Heart-Healthy Rigatoni with Meat Sauce, a vibrant dish designed to balance flavor and wellness. Featuring nutrient-packed whole grain rigatoni, lean ground turkey, and a symphony of fresh vegetables like zucchini, red bell pepper, and mushrooms, this recipe is brimming with wholesome goodness while keeping saturated fat and sodium in check. The rich, aromatic meat sauce is made with no-salt-added diced tomatoes, low-sodium tomato sauce, and a medley of Italian seasonings, ensuring bold flavors without compromising heart health. Finished with a sprinkle of freshly grated Parmesan and a touch of basil, this delightful meal is perfect for family dinners or meal prep. Ready in just an hour, it serves six hearty portions of goodness that are as nourishing as they are delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Whole grain rigatoni
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 16 ounces Ground turkey (93% lean)
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium Red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 medium Zucchini, diced
- 8 ounces Mushrooms, sliced
- 15 ounces No-salt-added diced tomatoes
- 15 ounces Low-sodium tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil, chopped
- 0.25 cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the whole grain rigatoni and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned and cooked through.
Add the onion and garlic to the skillet with the turkey. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the red bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to the skillet with the meat and vegetables. Stir to combine.
Season the sauce with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the sauce has thickened slightly, remove from heat and stir in the chopped basil.
Serve the cooked rigatoni with the meat sauce. Top each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your heart-healthy rigatoni with meat sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2916 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 83.5 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 470 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1411 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 353.7 g | 129% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.1 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 76.7 g | ||
| Protein | 196.6 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 1072 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 28.5 mg | 158% | |
| Potassium | 6202 mg | 132% | |
*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.
