You can never go wrong with cheesy spaghetti
since the whole family loves it especially the kids.
It is perfect for any weather and any occasion so it
wouldn’t hurt to try this recipe.
This recipe of cheesy spaghetti has turkey sausage
which has high protein content. High-quality
protein provides the amino acids muscles need to
repair and rebuild, but it can help you stay fuller
for longer throughout the day.
Preparation time may take 3-4 hours, it depends.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground turkey sausage (see recipe below)
- 1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (no sugar added)
- 8 ounces (uncooked) 100% whole wheat spaghetti,
about 2/3 of a 13.25 oz box, break into small
pieces before adding to meat mixture
- 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped (fresh) basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Kosher or sea Salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Ingredients to Make Turkey Sausage
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Nutrition per Serving:
- Yields: 8 servings
- Serving size: 1-1/4 cup
- Calories: 372
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 72 mg
- Sodium: 175 mg
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Sugars: 9 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 25 g
- SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
Cooking Procedure:
- Place all the ingredients of the sausage to a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly. Cook
the ground turkey sausage in a frying pan over medium heat and cut into small pieces while
cooking. Before removing from heat, ensure that the turkey loses its pink color. Drain, remove
any fat and set aside. Combine the meat and the marinara. - Mix the cooked turkey sausage with the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl then add to
the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low temperature for 2-3 hours or until cheese is bubbly and
pasta al dente. - Serve and sprinkle with parmesan should you wish.