Penne Pasta with Bolognese Sauce

Served atop al dente penne pasta, this hearty meat sauce is easy to make and always a crowd pleaser! Plus, it's heart-healthy when you use lean ground beef to reduce the fat. Makes 2 servings
Ingredients

• 8 ounces of 95% lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1/3 cup carrot, chopped
• ¼ cup water
• 2 tablespoons red wine
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1½ cups cooked penne pasta
• Chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Brown beef, onion and garlic in medium saucepan over medium-high heat 6 to 8 minutes, stirring to break up meat. Drain fat.
2. Add tomato sauce, carrots, water, wine and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Serve sauce over pasta. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition per Serving:
(3/4 cup cooked pasta with half of sauce)

Calories = 292

Calories from fat = 14%

Total fat = 5 g

Saturated fat = 2 g

Cholesterol = 45 mg

Carbohydrate = 40 g

Fiber = 4 g

Protein = 21 g

Sodium = 734 mg

Dietary Exchanges:

Starch = 2

Vegetable = 1

Meat = 2

Source: www.diabeticcooking.com