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Rigatoni with Beef and Eggplant Ragu
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- Serves 4
Recipe Provided By: EatingWell.com
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1. Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package whole-wheat rigatoni or penne
- 1/2 pound 92%-lean ground beef
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
- 3 cups diced eggplant
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 (8 ounce) cans cans no-salt-added tomato sauce
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons pine nuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta (optional)
Nutrition Info
Per Serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Sugars: 4 g
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2. Cooking Directions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, cook beef, garlic and fennel seeds in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, until the beef is browned, about 3 minutes. Add eggplant and oil; cook, stirring occasionally, until the eggplant browns, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce and wine; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. Stir in oregano, salt and pepper.
- Drain the pasta; serve topped with the sauce and sprinkled with pine nuts and feta, if using.
Yield: 4 servings
3. Still Hungry?
With a rich, hearty sauce full of bold flavors, this sophisticated pasta is elegant enough for company, but easy enough to make after work. Make it a Meal: an arugula and black olive salad tossed with red-wine vinaigrette complements this dish well.
Notes:
Tip
To toast pine nuts, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.
Make Ahead Tip
Prepare the sauce (Step 2); cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
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carnation_basif - March 18, 2007 12:40:29 PM PSTI\'m in my 20s and live by myself in an apartment. This recipe was a LIFE saver! I never learned how to cook, and this recipe was so easy that I could make it! That was one night i could indulge in my own home cooked meal! Exciting!
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