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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
1 lb
1 can
1 C
1 C
2 cloves
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 lb
nonstick cooking spray
ground turkey
(28 oz) tomatoes, cut up
finely chopped green pepper
finely chopped onion
cloves garlic, minced
dried oregano, crushed
black pepper
spaghetti, uncooked
 

  1. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. 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 like 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.
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

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