- 8 Ounces Whole wheat fusilli pasta
- 1 Pound Porkey*
- 1 Small Onion, chopped
- 3 Cloves Garlic, diced
- 1 15 oz can Chicken broth
- 1/2 Package Frozen spinach
- 1 15 oz can Pumpkin
- 1/4 Cup Nonfat greek yogurt
- 1 tsp Sage
- 1/4 tsp Fresh nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Fresh ground black pepper
- Parmesan for dusting
Cook pasta according to package.
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Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Spray it with non-stick spray and brown the porkey mixture with the onions and garlic. Once browned, add the chicken broth and frozen spinach and bring to a boil.
Lower to medium heat and then add the pumpkin, yogurt, sage, nutmeg and ground pepper. Stir. Wait till sauce boils again and then reduce heat to a simmer.
Add cooked pasta to the skillet and stir to combine everything. Serve with a dusting of parmesan cheese and enjoy! (Servings: 5)
Cooking Tips:
*Moose and his wife Kiwi create “Porkey” with one part ground pork to three parts ground turkey.
Recipe Note:
Moose adapted this recipe from the original found on the Green Lite Bites website.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 serving |
Percent daily values based on a 2000 calorie diet. |
Nutrition information calculated from recipe ingredients. |
Amount Per Serving | |||
Calories | 350.50 | ||
Calories From Fat (23%) | 78.95 | ||
Calories From Protein (28%) | 99.06 | ||
Calories From Carbs (49%) | 172.49 | ||
Calories From Alcohol (0%) | 0.00 | ||
% Daily Value | |||
Total Fat 8.77g | 13% | ||
Saturated Fat 2.40g | 12% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat 2.84g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.89g | |||
Trans Fatty Acids 0.25g | |||
Cholesterol 72.46mg | 24% | ||
Sodium 271.91mg | 11% | ||
Potassium 533.72mg | 15% | ||
Carbohydrates 43.15g | 14% | ||
Dietary Fiber 3.75g | 15% | ||
Sugar 2.86g | |||
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g | |||
Net Carbohydrates 39.40g | |||
Protein 24.27g | 49% | ||
Vitamin A 10294.82IU | 206% | ||
Vitamin C 4.79mg | 8% | ||
Calcium 101.06mg | 10% | ||
Iron 4.16mg | 23% | ||
Vitamin E 1.62IU | 16% | ||
Thiamin 0.56mg | 38% | ||
Riboflavin 0.41mg | 24% | ||
Niacin 7.03mg | 35% | ||
Vitamin B6 0.48mg | 24% | ||
Folate 53.47µg | 13% | ||
Vitamin B12 0.43µg | 7% | ||
Pantothenic Acid 0.91mg | 9% | ||
Phosphorus 183.48mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium 50.17mg | 13% | ||
Zinc 2.67mg | 18% | ||
Copper 0.19mg | 10% | ||
Manganese 0.32mg | 16% | ||
Selenium 19.55µg | 28% | ||
Alcohol 0.00g | |||
Caffeine 0.00mg | |||
Water 175.22g |
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