The Bitten Word Pasta With Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

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Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. The amount is risky for the keto diet, but still keto-friendly. Your eating options afterward may be limited, so take anticipated meal consumptions into consideration.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Bitten Word Pasta With Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 14% of calories per serving, at 37g per serving. This food is risky for the keto diet (it's above the standard keto diet guidelines) but it's still keto-friendly. Consuming this item may limit your ability to eat more foods that contain carbs. Take into consideration whether you intend to consume additional meals or what you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Bitten Word Pasta With Creamy Tomato Sauce Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 130 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 274
Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 27mg
Sodium: 302mg
Total Carbohydrates: 40g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 8g
Calcium: 44mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 361mg Vitamin A: 89mcg
Vitamin C: 8mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 ounce prosciutto, minced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 ounces oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained, rinsed, patted dry and chopped (3 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 plus 2 tablespoons dry white wine
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes (from a 28-ounce can)
  • 1 pound pasta of your choice
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Instructions

Visit The Bitten Word's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)