Spaghetti Dinner
This rich, tangy sauce with pasta makes a healthy meal that is
sure to please all. Who said you had to diet to lose weight?
Ingredients
12 oz. ground chicken or beef
¼ cup mushrooms, sliced
¼ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups plum tomatoes, cubed
½ tsp. artificial sweetener
½ tsp. oregano
¼ tsp. thyme
½ tsp. basil
1 bay leaf
¼ tsp. black pepper
3 cups cooked spaghetti
¾ cup (6 oz.) shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
Brown chicken/beef along with mushrooms, onion, green pepper, and
garlic in a skillet. Stir in tomatoes, sweetener, and seasonings. Bring
to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Uncover and
simmer another 10-15 minutes or until it reaches desired consistency,
stirring occasionally. Discard bay leaf. Serve over a ½ cup of spaghetti
and sprinkle each serving with 1 oz. grated mozzarella, if desired.
Serves six. One serving equals ½ protein, ½ vegetable, 1 starch, and 1 dairy (if cheese used).
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