Country-Style Penne (Penne Paesana) Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Cut eggplants lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; arrange in colander and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Let drain 45 minutes, pat dry with paper towels, then dice eggplants finely.
  3. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over low heat.
  4. Add garlic and stir 30 seconds.
  5. Add parsley and stir 30 seconds.
  6. Add eggplant,tomatoes,bell pepper and onions and cook until slightly softened, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  7. Add wine and simmer until vegetables are tender and all liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes.
  8. Stir in olives, capers and chili; cook 3 minutes; remove chili.
  9. Meanwhile cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite; drain well and mix into sauce.
  10. Stir in bechamel and heat through.
  11. Sprinkle with basil and serve.
  12. Italian Bechamel Sauce:.
  13. Melt butter in heavy medium saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour and stir 3 minutes.
  14. Whisk in broth and boil 1 minute, stirring constantly; remove sauce from heat.
  15. Beat yolk and cheese to blend in small bowl; gradually stir in 1/4 cup sauce.
  16. Return mixture to saucepan and whisk until smooth.
  17. Place plastic wrap on surface to prevent skin from forming.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 271.9 Kcal (1138 kJ)
Calories from fat 128.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.25g 22%
Cholesterol 36.01mg 12%
Sodium 461.52mg 19%
Potassium 479.92mg 10%
Total Carbs 24.77g 8%
Sugars 9.95g 40%
Dietary Fiber 9.32g 37%
Protein 7.11g 14%
Vitamin C 39.5mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 19%
Iron 9.4mg 52%
Calcium 55.9mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 74.27 Kcal (311 kJ)
Calories from fat 35.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.89g 22%
Cholesterol 9.84mg 12%
Sodium 126.06mg 19%
Potassium 131.08mg 10%
Total Carbs 6.76g 8%
Sugars 2.72g 40%
Dietary Fiber 2.54g 37%
Protein 1.94g 14%
Vitamin C 10.8mg 66%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 19%
Iron 2.6mg 52%
Calcium 15.3mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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