Creamy Bruschetta Pasta
User Reviews
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
515 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Creamy Bruschetta Pasta
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This Creamy Bruschetta Pasta is healthy and delicious. Greek yogurt lends a creaminess to this sauce without being heavy. Tomatoes, garlic, parmesan, and basil come together beautifully in this simple dish. Make it meatless by omitting sausage.
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Ingredients
- 1 TB extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 TB granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper plus more to taste, freshly ground
- 1 crushed tomatoes 28 oz can, with juices
- 1 lb Italian sausage no casing, browned/crumbled
- 1 cup Greek yogurt lowfat is fine
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnish, freshly grated
- ½ cup basil freshly chopped
- 1 lb penne pasta or pasta of your choice, dry
Instructions
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring until fragrant, 1-2 min. Add sugar, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, and stir 1 min. Add tomatoes with juices and browned/cooked sausage. Bring to boil. Immediately reduce to simmer. Simmer sauce, covered, for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring large pot of well salted water to a boil. Cook pasta to al dente according to package instructions. Drain pasta, but don't rinse. Set aside.
- Remove sauce from heat, add Greek yogurt, and season with additional kosher salt/pepper to taste. Add Parmesan and basil to the sauce, stirring to combine. Toss pasta with sauce. Serve immediately, with more Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Trans Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
741mg
(31%)
Potassium
639mg
(14%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
348IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
148mg
(15%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 741mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 148mg | 15% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
2 reviews
Excellent
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