SPAGHETTI WITH TURKEY MEAT SAUCE
Using nonstick cooking spray, ground turkey, and no added salt helps
to make this classic dish heart-healthy.
as needed | nonstick cooking spray |
1 lb | ground turkey |
1 can | (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up |
1 C | finely chopped green pepper |
1 C | finely chopped onion |
2 cloves | garlic, minced |
1 tsp | dried oregano, crushed |
1 tsp | black pepper |
1 lb | spaghetti, uncooked |
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Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat over high heat.
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Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain fat and discard.
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Stir in tomatoes with their juice, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano,
and black pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer covered for 15 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Remove cover; simmer for 15 minutes more. (If you
like a creamier sauce, give sauce a whirl in your blender or food processor.)
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Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
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Serve sauce over spaghetti.
Yield: 6 servings--Serving Size: 5 oz sauce and 9 oz spaghetti
Each serving provides:
Calories: 330
Total fat: 5 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 60 mg
Sodium: 280 mg