Sneaky Spaghetti Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

1 lb	454g / 16oz	Ground lean turkey
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Onion - (6 oz) - chopped (medium)
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Carrot - (4 oz) - grated (medium)
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Celery rib - (3 oz) - chopped (medium)
1 lb	454g / 16oz	Zucchini - 6 oz), grated (medium)
2		Garlic cloves - minced
1/2 tablespoon	7.5ml	Crushed dried oregano
1 teaspoon	5ml	Crushed died basil
1 teaspoon	5ml	Crushed dried thyme
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt - (optional)
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Dried hot red pepper flakes
1		No-salt-added Italian-style
		Tomatoes in puree - (28 oz)
1		No-salt-added diced tomatoes - (14 1/2 oz) - with juice
1/2 cup	118ml	Water

Recipe Instructions

In a large saucepan, crumble the turkey and cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until turkey is white throughout. Drain off all fat.

Add the onion, carrot, celery, zucchini, and garlic. Continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are limp, about 5 minutes.

Stir in remaining ingredients, using the back of a spoon to break up whole tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat for 30 minutes, stirring often.

Serve over cooked pasta.

This recipe yields about 6 cups or 6 servings.

Exchanges Per Serving: 2 Very Lean Meat, 3 Vegetable.

Nutrition Facts: 151 calories (7% calories from fat), 21 g protein, 1 g total fat (0.3 g saturated fat), 15 g carbohydrate, 4 g dietary fiber, 51 mg cholesterol, 75 mg sodium.

Source:
Diabetic Recipes at http://www.diabetic-recipes.com

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