Spaghetti With Turkey Meat Sauce

Spaghetti With Turkey Meat Sauce

A heart healthy take on a classic dish.

CAL/SERV :

330

PREP TIME :

15 MINS

YIELDS :

6 SERVINGS

COOK TIME:

1 HOUR

INGREDIENTS
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 lb 99 percent fat- free ground turkey
  • 1 can (28 oz) no-salt- added tomatoes, cut up
  • 1 C finely chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 C finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp  ground black pepper
  • 1 lb spaghetti

INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Preheat over high heat.
  2. Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain fat and discard.
  3. 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 prefer a creamier sauce, give sauce a whirl in your blender or food processor.)
  4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
  5. Serve sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories 330, Total fat 5 g, Saturated fat 1 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Sodium 280 mg.

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 Courtesy of National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute