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   nonstick cooking spray

1 lb ground turkey

1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up

1 C finely chopped green pepper

1 C finely chopped onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp dried oregano, crushed

1 tsp black pepper

1 lb spaghetti, uncooked   

Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat over high heat.

Add turkey; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Drain fat and discard.

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.)

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.

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

from nih.gov