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

 

1. Spray a large skillet with nonstick spray coating. Preheat 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. 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.)
4. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in unsalted water. Drain well.
5. 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