Sausage, Eggplant and Feta Penne

January 12, 2013

Getting you or your family to try a new vegetable can be a daunting task. Introduce them to the goodness of eggplant with this incredible spaghetti like meal!

3 cups peeled and cubed eggplant

1/2 pound bulk nitrate free pork sausage

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tsp dried oregano

1/4 tsp pepper

1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, undrained (try fire roasted tomatoes for a unique taste)

10 ounces uncooked pasta (approximately 6 cups cooked) whole wheat penne pasta

1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

1/4 cup parsley (fresh or dried is just fine)

In a large pot, cook the pasta according to package directions. While the pasta is cooking, in a large saucepan, cook the eggplant, sausage and garlic for approximately five minutes until eggplant is...
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Nutritions

Calories
1414

Sodium
10687mg
445% DV

Fat
64g
99% DV

Protein
56g
113% DV

Carbs
237g
80% DV

Fiber
38g
154% DV

PER SERVING ^*

% DAILY VALUE^*

Fat

Saturated Fat 30g 152%

Polysaturated Fat 15g 93%

Monosaturated Fat 19g 119%

Cholesterol 126mg 42%

Sodium 10687mg 445%

Potassium 1301mg 37%

Protein 56g 113%

% DAILY VALUE^*

Total Carbohydrate

Fiber 38g 154%

Sugar 99g 198%

Vitamin A 26474IU 529%

Vitamin B6 14mg 745%

Vitamin C 43mg 72%

Calcium 928mg 92%

Iron 11mg 63%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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