An excellent source of vitamin C and B6, niacin, folate and magnesium.
Tips
As a substitute for the turkey, try using ground veal, beef or chicken.
This meal is an excellent source of vitamin C and B6, niacin, folate and magnesium, and a good source of phosphorus, iron, zinc and vitamin A.
Make Ahead:
Sauce can be prepared up to 2 days before and gently reheated before serving. Do not add coriander or parsley until ready to serve.
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
12 oz rotini 375 g
2 tsp vegetable oil 10 mL
2 tsp crushed garlic 10 mL
1 cup diced red onions 250 mL
1 cup diced red or green peppers 250 mL
12 oz ground turkey 375 g
3 cups crushed tomatoes (canned or fresh) 750 mL
1½ tsp dried basil 7 mL
1 tsp dried oregano 5 mL
2 tsp chili powder 10 mL
Pinch cayenne pepper Pinch
½ cup coriander leaves or parsley, chopped 125 mL
Instructions
1. Cook pasta in boiling water according to package instructions or until firm to the bite. Drain and place in serving bowl.
2. In large nonstick saucepan sprayed with vegetable spray, heat oil; sauté garlic, onions and red peppers until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add turkey and sauté on medium heat until cooked, approximately 5 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, chili powder and cayenne. Cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add coriander. Pour over pasta, and toss.
Notes
Canada’s Choice per Serving: 3½ Carbohydrates, 2 Meat & Alternatives
Recipe reprinted with permission from Complete Canadian Diabetes Cookbook, Katherine E. Younker, Robert Rose Inc., 2005, http://www.robertrose.ca.
http://www.diabetes.ca/diabetes-and-you/recipes/pasta-with-spicy-turkey-tomato-sauce