Slim Spaghetti

Skip the pasta and save calories without losing flavor

Ingredients:

1/2 lb extra lean ground turkey 

1 medium/large spaghetti squash

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup low sodium vegetable broth

1/2 cup pomodoro pasta sauce

1/2 cup sliced mushrooms

1/2 cup chopped zucchini

1/4 cup chopped onions

1 chopped garlic clove

Preparation: 

Slice spaghetti sauce in half lengthwise. Place cut side down in a medium sized (9x11) microwave safe dish filled with about 1/2 inch of water. Cover dish with plastic wrap and heat on high in the microwave for 15-20 minutes. 

In a medium-large sized skilled heat 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add chopped garlic, chopped onion, and turkey. Cook turkey until done. Add chopped zucchini, mushrooms, broth, marinara sauce. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes stirring occassionally. 

Place spaghetti squash on plate. With a slotted spoon add the meat sauce to one half of the sqaghetti squash. 

Makes 2 servings.  (1/2 of 1 large half of spaghetti squash and 1/2 meat sauce= 1 serving)

Nutrition facts per serving: 

274 calories

29.4 g protein

21 g carbohydrates

9 g fat