Pasta Shells With Ground Turkey And Eggplant (Light) Recipe

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Servings: 4

Ingredients

Cost per serving $1.57 view details
  • 1/2 lb grnd turkey breast
  • 2 Tbsp. light-flavored extra virgin olive oil or possibly more
  • 1 x 12 oz eggplant cut into 1-inch
  •     cubes
  • 1 med onion minced
  • 1/2 c. minced green bell pepper
  • 2 x carrots scrubbed and finely
  •     minced
  • 1 x clove garlic chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. minced fresh or possibly canned tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp dry basil leaves
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 8 ounce medium-size pasta shells cooked and liquid removed
  • 4 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Saute/fry grnd turkey in a skillet over medium heat till lightly browned. Remove from skillet with a slotted spoon and set aside. Drain fat from skillet.
  2. Heat extra virgin olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add in eggplant and stir-fry for 10 min. Remove from skillet with the slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Saute/fry onion, pepper, carrots, and garlic in skillet for 5 min. Return grnd turkey and eggplant to skillet.
  4. Stir in tomatoes, basil, and pepper. Simmer for 5 min.
  5. In a large bowl, toss cooked pasta with the eggplant-grnd turkey sauce. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
  6. This recipe has been modified to reduce the calories from fats. Original recipe suggested twice the oil and parmesan cheese.
  7. Start to Finish Time:"0:45"
  8. NOTES : This eggplant sauce for pasta features lean grnd turkey, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 194g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 145  
Calories from Fat 47 32%
Total Fat 5.29g 7%
Saturated Fat 1.9g 8%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 38mg 13%
Sodium 129mg 5%
Potassium 471mg 13%
Total Carbs 10.25g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 13%
Sugars 4.39g 3%
Protein 14.57g 23%
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