• prep: 10 min
• cook: 20 min
• total: 30 min

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef (may use 1/2 sausage)
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 6-8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes in puree
• 1 15 oz. can fire roasted tomatoes with seasonings, drained
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp EACH chicken bouillon, sugar, dried basil
• 1/2 tsp EACH dried oregano, dried parsley
• 3 cups water
• 12 ounces uncooked penne (about 3 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella cheese

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Nutritional Info

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving

• Calories: 317 % Daily Value *
• Total Fat: 21 g 31.99%
• Saturated Fat: 11 g 53.23%
• Trans Fat: 0 g %
• Cholesterol: 88 mg 29.38%
• Sodium: 512 mg 21.34%
• Calcium: 278 mg 27.83%
• Potassium: 161 mg 4.61%
• Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
• Iron: 2 mg 10.68%
• Zinc: 0 mg 0%
• Total Carbohydrate: 8 g %
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g 3.81%
• Sugar: 2 g
• Protein: 25 g
• Alcohol: 0 g
• Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
• Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 1 g

• Vitamin A 12.5%
• Vitamin C 8.21%
• Vitamin D 4.2%

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

Diabetes Exchanges

• Exchange - Fat3
• Exchange - Fruit0
• Exchange - NonFat Milk0
• Exchange - Other Carbs0
• Exchange - Starch0
• Exchange - Vegetables1
• Exchange - Lean Meat3
• Exchange - Alcohol0

MyPlate Info

• MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
• MyPlate - Vegetable Total0 c
• MyPlate - Fruit0 c
• MyPlate - Dairy1 c
• MyPlate - Protein Total2 oz-eq

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