Portobello and Spinach Bolognese
This is a deliciously warm recipe that is a great source of fiber and protein. The spinach, mushrooms, onions, carrots, celery, whole-wheat pasta, and oregano in this recipe provide a total of 15 grams of dietary fiber per serving (60% of the daily recommendation). This recipe also provides a generous 18 grams of protein per serving coming from the mushrooms, milk, and whole-wheat pasta
Recipe Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of mixed mushrooms, any kind
- 4 large Portobello mushrooms, diced
- 2 cups low sodium vegetable broth
- 4 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 small carrot chopped
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
- 10 oz spinach, fresh, chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1 lb whole wheat penne pasta
- Oregano to garnish
Directions
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a pan over medium heat
- When olive oil is hot, add all mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until tender, for approximately 15 minutes.
- Add spinach and season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stir in tomato paste and vegetable broth, cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in milk and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil. Cook pasta to al dente.
- Drain pasta and toss with sauce. Garnish with oregano.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: | 8 oz |
| Calories 450 kcal | Calories from Fat 70 |
| Total Fat 8 g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1 g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 5 g | |
| Cholesterol <5 mg | 1% |
| Sodium 210 mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 85 g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber 15 g | 60% |
| Sugars 2 g | |
| Protein 18 g | |
| Vitamin A | 0% |
| Calcium | 15% | Vitamin E | 10% | Vitamin C | 15% |
| Iron | 30% | Vitamin B6 | 40% |
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