Speedy Spaghetti With Sausage

Recipe Ingredients

12 oz	340g	Whole-wheat spaghetti
8 oz	227g	Hot Italian turkey sausage
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	Chopped onion
3		Garlic cloves - minced
1		Crushed or pureed tomatoes - (28 oz) - undrained
1		No-salt-added stewed tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz), undrain
1 teaspoon	5ml	Dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Red pepper flakes - (optional)
1 teaspoon	5ml	Zucchini or yellow squash - (or 2 med) - cut into chunks (large)
1/4 cup	36g / 1.3oz	Grated Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, crumble sausage into large saucepan, discarding casings. Add onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, stirring occasionally; drain if needed.

Add crushed tomatoes with juice, stewed tomatoes, basil and pepper flakes; bring to a simmer. Stir in zucchini; return to a simmer and cook uncovered 15 minutes or until zucchini is tender and sauce thickens, stirring occasionally.

Top cooked pasta with meat sauce; sprinkle with cheese.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 3 Starch, 1 Meat, 2 Vegetable, 1/2 Fat.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 331; Calories from Fat 16%; Total Fat 6g; Saturated Fat 2g; Protein 19g; Carbohydrates 54g; Cholesterol 23mg; Sodium 708mg; Dietary Fiber 10g.

Source:
Diabetic Cooking at http://www.diabeticcooking.com

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