Sausage & Eggplant Pasta
35 Min(s)
35 Min(s) Prep
Healthy Living
Got a beautiful eggplant that's ready right now? We highly recommend using it in this awesome chicken Italian sausage pasta.
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4 servings
Original recipe yields 4 servings
1 eggplant (1 lb.), cut into 3/4-inch cubes
2 fully cooked chicken Italian sausage links (6 oz.), thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jar (24 oz.) light tomato-basil pasta sauce
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
2 cups whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
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Let's Make It
1
Cook and stir eggplant in 2 Tbsp. dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. Add sausage; cook 4 min. or until evenly browned, stirring frequently and adding garlic for the last minute. Stir in pasta sauce and crushed pepper. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min. or until eggplant is tender, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt.
2
Drain pasta; place in large bowl. Add sauce, basil and remaining dressing; mix lightly.
3
Sprinkle with cheese.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
Cut 1 green pepper into strips; cook in dressing along with the eggplant. Continue as directed.
Tip 2
Nutrition Bonus
This delicious low-fat and low-calorie Italian-inspired meal is a great way to incorporate eggplant into your diet.
Nutrition
Calories
380
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 1210mg
53%
Total Carbohydrates 63g
23%
Dietary Fiber 12g
43%
Sugars 17g
34%
Protein 21g
42%
Vitamin A
20%
Vitamin C
10%
Calcium
10%
Iron
20%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
4 servings, 2 cups each
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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crushed red pepper flakes
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dressing-reduced fat
eggplant
garlic
italian sausage
KRAFT Dressing
KRAFT LIGHT Dressing
KRAFT Parmesan Cheese
meat
parmesan cheese
pasta
pasta sauce
penne pasta
pepper flakes
red pepper flakes
salad dressing
spaghetti sauce
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Kraft Salad Dressing
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