Low Fat Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this delicious and guilt-free Low Fat Fusilli Pasta with Meat Sauce! Made with wholesome whole wheat fusilli, lean ground beef, and a medley of vibrant vegetables, this hearty dish delivers bold flavor without extra calories. A savory tomato-based sauce infused with oregano, basil, and a hint of red pepper flakes provides the perfect balance of comfort and zest. Quick to prepare in just 45 minutes, this healthier spin on classic pasta is ideal for busy schedules while catering to health-conscious eaters. Serve it hot and optionally topped with Parmesan for a touch of richness. Perfect for family meals or meal prepping, this wholesome pasta dish will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 ounces whole wheat fusilli pasta
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 units garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 28 ounces crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a pinch of salt and the fusilli pasta. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion turns translucent.
Add the minced garlic, chopped bell pepper, and diced carrots to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened.
Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet. In the empty space, add the lean ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Mix the vegetables with the browned meat. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Add the cooked fusilli pasta to the sauce and gently toss until the pasta is well coated with the meat sauce.
Serve hot, optionally garnishing with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your low-fat fusilli pasta with meat sauce!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.9 g | 134% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.7 g | 224% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 435 mg | 145% | |
| Sodium | 3518 mg | 153% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 336.6 g | 122% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.1 g | 208% | |
| Total Sugars | 50.6 g | ||
| Protein | 191.9 g | 384% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1787 mg | 137% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 5894 mg | 125% | |
*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.
