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Spaghetti with Mushroom Bolognese

:  EatingWell Serves Two

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Domestic white (or “button”) mushrooms stand in for the meat in this still-hearty variation of a classic sauce. Serve with a sprinkling of freshly grated Parmesan or a spoonful of part-skim ricotta cheese. Complete the meal with a crisp arugula salad.


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Spaghetti with Mushroom Bolognese Recipe

Makes: 2 servings, 21/2 cups each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber | High potassium |

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 large shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
  • 10 ounces mushrooms, finely chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

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Preparation

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Cook pasta until just tender, about 10 minutes, or according to package directions. Drain, then return the pasta to the pot.
  2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, carrot, mushrooms, salt and pepper; cook, stirring often, until the mushrooms have wilted and the juices have evaporated, about 12 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and oregano and cook, stirring often, until the sauce has thickened slightly, about 5 minutes. Pour the sauce over the pasta and stir to coat.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Make the sauce (Step 2), cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 367 calories; 8 g fat ( 1 g sat , 6 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 62 g carbohydrates; 14 g protein; 10 g fiber; 685 mg sodium; 874 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: VItamin A (150% daily value), Vitamin C (50% dv), Potassium (25% dv), Iron (22% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 312

Exchanges: 3 starch, 3 vegetable, 1 1/2 fat


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Recipe Categories

Ethnic/Regional
Mediterranean
Italian
Health & Diet Considerations
Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Heart healthy
Healthy weight
High fiber
High potassium
Ease of Preparation
Moderate
Total Time
45 minutes or less
Servings
2
Preparation/ Technique
Saute
Meal/Course
Dinner

Style/Theme
Cooking for 2
Everyday favorites
Make ahead instructions
Vegetarian
Type of Dish
Main dish, combination meal
Main dish, vegetarian
Pasta
Publication
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