Italian-Inspired Meat
A delicious and heart-healthy meat dish inspired by Italian flavors, designed to support a diet aimed at lowering high cholesterol.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked whole grain pasta
Instructions
In a large skillet, cook the ground turkey over medium heat until browned.
Add the onion and garlic, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.
Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
Serve the meat sauce over cooked whole grain pasta.
Estimated Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 300 |
| Protein (g) | 25 |
| Carbs (g) | 10 |
| Fiber (g) | 5 |
| Sugar (g) | 2 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 3 |
| Trans fat (g) | 0 |
| Sodium (mg) | 400 |
| Cholesterol | 50 |