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Mafaldine is a flat noodle with ruffled edges. You can substitute spaghetti.

Recipe by Cooking Light March 2011

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Credit: Nina Choi; Styling: Lisa Lee

Recipe Summary

total:
8 hrs 30 mins
Yield:
8 servings (serving size: 1 cup pasta, 1 cup sauce, 2 tablespoons cheese, and 1 tablespoon basil)
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and carrot to pan; sauté 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute, stirring constantly. Place vegetable mixture in a 6-quart slow cooker. Add sausage and beef to skillet; sauté 6 minutes or until browned, stirring to crumble. Remove beef mixture from skillet using a slotted spoon. Place beef mixture on a double layer of paper towels; drain. Add beef mixture to slow cooker. Stir olives and next 6 ingredients (through tomato sauce) into slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours. Stir in oregano.

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  • Prepare pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat. Serve sauce with hot cooked pasta; top with basil and cheese.

Nutrition Facts

503 calories; fat 16.7g; saturated fat 5.7g; mono fat 8g; poly fat 2g; protein 26.3g; carbohydrates 59.7g; fiber 5.6g; cholesterol 48mg; iron 4.8mg; sodium 766mg; calcium 198mg.
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