Italian Spaghetti
Low in refined sugar and high in protein!
Exchange: 1 bread, 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat
Yield: Serves 4 (1/2 cup serving)
Ingredients
- 1/2 sm. onion, chopped
- 1/2 lb. lean ground beef (or ground turkey)
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1/3 c. tomato paste (low-sodium)
- 2/3 c. water
- 2 1/4 tsp. Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. oregano
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1 sm. bay leaf
- 1/2 c. tomatoes, fresh or canned (low-sodium)
- 2 c. cooked whole grain spaghetti, drained
Instructions
Combine onion and ground meat and salt
Place in non-stick skillet and brown over med low heat, draining off fat as it accumulates
Add tomato paste, water, spices, herbs, and tomatoes
Simmer 1 or more hours, adding more water if needed
Serve 1/2 cup sauce over 1/2 cup cooked spaghetti
For a professional touch, add chopped garlic and cook slowly in the sauce
Garnish with fresh basil leaves
