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Spaghetti with turkey meat sauce

Picky eaters may actually like this low-fat alternative to high-fat red meat sauce.

Ingredients

1 pound ground turkey
1 28-ounce can tomatoes, cut up
1 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced (or more to taste)
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound spaghetti, uncooked
Non-stick cooking spray as needed

Directions

1. Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray coating. Pre-heat 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.
4. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove cover, simmer 15 minutes more.
5. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
6. For one serving, scoop 3/4 cup sauce over 1 1/4 cups spaghetti.

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First published: 03/01/2005
Last updated: 01/25/2008

Reviewed by: Allina Patient Education