(Sneaky) Creamy Pasta Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (14 -16 oz) box whole wheat penne
1/2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (or cooking spray )
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 lb italian chicken sausage
1 large zucchini , halved lenghtwise and then sliced
8 oz frozen broccoli
8 oz ricotta cheese
shredded parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions:

Cook penne, just to al dente, according to package directions. Prior to draining, reserve a cup of the cooking water.
Meanwhile, coat a skillet with the olive oil or cooking spray. Add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until translucent. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, stirring often to break up meat.
While the meat is cooking, steam zucchini and broccoli. Place veggies and some of the reserved pasta water in a blender. Blend well, adding additional water as needed. Add ricotta to veggie mixture in blender and blend until well incorporated, scraping sides as needed.
Add pasta and sauce to meat mixture in skillet. Cook just until heated through.
Garnish with parmesan, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	249.67 Kcal (1045 kJ)
Calories from fat	164.64 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.29g	28%
Cholesterol	54.14mg	18%
Sodium	607.85mg	25%
Potassium	211.71mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.76g	2%
Sugars	0.91g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.41g	6%
Protein	15.34g	31%
Vitamin C	21.2mg	35%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	82.2mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	185.83 Kcal (778 kJ)
Calories from fat	122.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.62g	28%
Cholesterol	40.3mg	18%
Sodium	452.42mg	25%
Potassium	157.57mg	5%
Total Carbs	4.29g	2%
Sugars	0.68g	4%
Dietary Fiber	1.05g	6%
Protein	11.41g	31%
Vitamin C	15.7mg	35%
Iron	0.7mg	5%
Calcium	61.2mg	8%

* 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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savory
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