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Classic Spaghetti and Meat Sauce
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | ½ of recipe |
| Calories | 548 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Sodium | 661 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Protein | 29 g |
Ingredients and Preparation
| Ingredients | Measures |
|---|---|
| Olive oil | 2 teaspoons |
| Medium yellow onion, diced | ½ |
| Garlic clove, minced | 1 |
| Ground beef, 90% lean | 1/3 pound |
| Whole tomatoes, no salt added | 1 (14.5-ounce) can |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Black pepper to taste | |
| Dried basil | ½ teaspoon |
| Spaghetti | 6 ounces |
- Directions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef and cook until evenly browned.
- Add the tomatoes and salt. Crush the tomatoes with a fork. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes. Season with the dried basil and pepper to taste. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions, omitting salt and fat.
- Serve meat sauce over spaghetti.
Exchanges
4 starches; 2 medium fat meats; 2 vegetables; 1 fat
Side Suggestions: Veggie Salad
Top sliced romaine lettuce with your favorite salad veggies and dressing.
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