Men's Health Apple Sausage Penne Recipe

Total time: 15 minutes

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Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 25g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Men's Health Apple Sausage Penne Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 11% of calories per serving, at 25g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.

Men's Health Apple Sausage Penne Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 10 servings   ( 167 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 226
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 41mg
Sodium: 315mg
Total Carbohydrates: 28g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 13g
Calcium: 50mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 279mg Vitamin A: 28mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups low-carb penne pasta
  • 1 pound Italian low-fat turkey sausage, diagonally cut into 1/4" slices
  • 4 red Delicious apples, cubed
  • 1/2 cup half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup crumbled low-fat Gorgonzola or other blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Visit Men's Health's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)