Eggplant & Penne in Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

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Eggplant & Penne in Red Pepper Sauce
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Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler. Arrange eggplant slices on baking sheet. Slide sheet onto top rack of oven and broil until eggplant is browned, about 5 minutes. Turn eggplant slices and continue broiling until second side is browned, another 5 minutes or so. Remove baking sheet from oven and cool eggplant. Cut eggplant into 4-inch-wide strips.
  2. Meanwhile, place garlic in food processor and pulse until finely minced. Add basil and pulse until minced. Add drained red peppers and process until mixture is smooth. Serape sauce into bowl large enough to hold cooked pasta. Add tofu and combine ingredients with potato masher or large fork. Add salt to taste.
  3. While preparing sauce, bring 3 quarts of water to boil in large saucepan. Add penne and salt to taste and cook until al dente. Drain pasta and toss with sauce, eggplant, and vinegar. Adjust seasonings and serve immediately
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 294.28 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat 109.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.2g 19%
Sodium 27.3mg 1%
Potassium 690.25mg 15%
Total Carbs 26.9g 9%
Sugars 14.09g 56%
Dietary Fiber 8.89g 36%
Protein 20.02g 40%
Vitamin C 117.7mg 196%
Iron 31.8mg 176%
Calcium 303.4mg 30%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.47 Kcal (241 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.38g 19%
Sodium 5.33mg 1%
Potassium 134.81mg 15%
Total Carbs 5.25g 9%
Sugars 2.75g 56%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 36%
Protein 3.91g 40%
Vitamin C 23mg 196%
Iron 6.2mg 176%
Calcium 59.3mg 30%

* 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

  • 6.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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