Healthy spaghetti

brityn
brityn Posts: 443 Member
edited September 21 in Recipes
I realized, as I became old enough to care, that my mom hid veggies in everything! This was a weekly recipe she used and it definitely got us kids to eat our veggies. I hope you and your kids enjoy it.

Serves 6

1 pkg. lean ground turkey
2 small zucchini finely chopped
1 onion finely chopped
6 oz. chopped baby bella mushrooms
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 tbls. olive oil
1 tsp. salt and pepper
1 jar trader joes brand pasta sauce (any flavor will do)
3 c. cooked whole wheat pasta (i'm using penne)

Heat olive oil in a very large, heavy, non-stick skillet over medium to medium high heat. Add turkey and italian seasoning brown 5 min. stirring occasionally. Add all veggies, incl. garlic, salt, pepper and cook til veggies are soft and turkey is cooked through. Add sauce and heat through. Check seasonings. Serve over 1/2 c. cooked pasta and enjoy. I'm serving it with broiled zucchini and green salad.

Replies

  • H_82
    H_82 Posts: 418 Member
    Love it! Never thought to "hide" zucchini in it! Could also be used in lasagna...
    Thanks for sharing!
  • mstarrett01
    mstarrett01 Posts: 74 Member
    sounds yummy, but I don't have a trader joes... :(
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    Here's the nutritional info on it 1/6 of the recipe

    442 calories
    53 g. carbs
    14 g. fat
    27 g. protein
  • Sounds delish! I'm going to try this without the turkey and use the Schwans LiveSmart meatballs (my kids have no idea they are made with turkey, pork, mushrooms, and spinach)!
  • brityn
    brityn Posts: 443 Member
    Just use your favorite brand of all natural pasta sauce...check the calories and fat and choose the lowest
  • H_82
    H_82 Posts: 418 Member
    sounds yummy, but I don't have a trader joes... :(
    I don't either... but I'm sure any low-cal pasta sauce would work.
  • TennVolsGal
    TennVolsGal Posts: 218 Member
    Its also yummy to hide grated carrot....give the sause a bit a sweetness.
  • Serenifly
    Serenifly Posts: 669 Member
    another way to make spaghetti healthier is replacing the pasta with spaghetti squash
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