Fiber Filled Zucchini Pasta with Turkey
Making noodles out of zucchini is a great way to cut back on carbs and still enjoy your favorite pastas. All you need is a spiral slicer, which is a small investment that will create countless delicious dinners for you and your family. These fiber-filled noodles combine with ground turkey for a tasty new twist on spaghetti.
Ingredients
- 2 zucchini, ends trimmed and run through a spiral slicer
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 (20oz) package lean ground turkey
- 1 cups spaghetti sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Place the spiral-sliced zucchini in a large bowl and set aside.
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In a medium sized skillet heat the oil. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft.
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Add the turkey to the skillet and cook until fully browned.
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Add the spaghetti sauce and mix until fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
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Mix the sauce with the zucchini noodles in the large bowl and serve.
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Nutritional Analysis: One serving equals: 292 calories, 8g fat, 26g carbohydrate, 5g fiber, and 27g protein.
