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quick spaghetti with meat sauce

Lean protein and non-starchy vegetables are an unbeatable combination when you’re trying to lose weight. This simple, classic “spaghetti” with meat sauce is so flavorful you won’t even notice you’re getting a double-dose of vegetables on your plate.

Details

Servings

2 servings

Prep time

22-35 minutes

Calories

466

Sodium

1092 mg

Dietary fiber

11.3 g

Total fat

17.4 g

Total carbs

35.2 g

Protein

44.3 g

Ingredients [ weight loss ]

  • 2 large zucchinis

  • 1 large carrot

  • ½ lb. lean turkey or beef

  • 1 12-oz. can crushed tomatoes

  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 1 Small celery stalk, diced

  • 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil

  • ½ tsp salt

  • Parmesan cheese for topping

Directions

  • Using your Veggetti cutter, turn the zucchinis and carrot into narrow pasta strands. Heat or cook to your preferences.
  • In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and celery until the onion begins to get brown (5-9 minutes).
  • Stir in the Italian seasoning and the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Push the vegetables to the side and add the ground beef. Cook until the meat is well done.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer until sauce is thickened. Adjust seasoning and serve over warmed “pasta.”
  • Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

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