Rigatoni with Beef and Eggplant Ragu

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Serves: 4

Recipe Provided By: EatingWell.com

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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
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Carbohydrates: 55 g
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Dietary Fiber: 5 g
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Fat: 14 g
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Protein: 23 g
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Sugars: 4 g

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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 PST
I\'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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