Greek-Style Penne Recipe

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Ingredients:

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8 slices bacon, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 small eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups tomatoes, seeded and chopped
4 large garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
1/3 cup capers, drained and rinsed
1 lb penne pasta
2 tbsp olive oil
1 1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled (about 7 oz.)
1/2 cup brine-cured black olives, pitted , such as kalamata
chopped italian parsley, for garnish

Directions:

Cook bacon in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon.
Add onions and eggplant to drippings in skillet. Saute over medium-high heat until eggplant is tender and golden, about 15 minutes. Add tomatoes, garlic, vinegar and thyme. Reduce heat to medium and cook 5 minutes. Stir in capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to the bite. Drain. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with olive oil. Mix in eggplant sauce, feta, olives and bacon. Sprinkle with parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	662.4 Kcal (2773 kJ)
Calories from fat	453.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.43g	78%
Cholesterol	81.12mg	27%
Sodium	1247.5mg	52%
Potassium	690.98mg	15%
Total Carbs	32.4g	11%
Sugars	13.07g	52%
Dietary Fiber	13.07g	52%
Protein	21.61g	43%
Vitamin C	19mg	32%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	290.1mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.02 Kcal (540 kJ)
Calories from fat	88.4 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.82g	78%
Cholesterol	15.8mg	27%
Sodium	242.99mg	52%
Potassium	134.59mg	15%
Total Carbs	6.31g	11%
Sugars	2.55g	52%
Dietary Fiber	2.55g	52%
Protein	4.21g	43%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	32%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	56.5mg	29%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

16.7

Points
17

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol,
good source of fiber

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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