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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

and Turkey Breast
30 min.
Time:
681
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
92 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 onion
1 garlic clove
12 ozs turkey breasts
salt
peppers
2 large ripe Tomatoes
1 sprig thyme
2 Tbsps olive oil
8 ozs whole peeled Tomatoes (canned)
8 ozs Spaghetti
2 ozs young Spinach (or arugula)
1 pc Parmesan
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 1

Peel the onion and garlic and dice finely.

2.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 2

Rinse turkey breast, pat dry with paper towels and cut into narrow strips. Season with salt and pepper.

3.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 3

Rinse tomatoes and cut out stems. Cut tomatoes into quarters, then into large pieces.

4.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 4

Rinse thyme, shake dry and pluck the leaves.

5.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 5

Heat oil in a pot. Cook turkey until seared on both sides. Remove from pan.

6.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 6

Sauté garlic and onion until golden brown in same pot. Add canned tomatoes with their juices, fresh tomatoes and thyme. Generously season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

7.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 7

Meanwhile, cook spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente according to package instructions.

8.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 8

When pasta is almost finished cooking, add the turkey to the tomato sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes.

9.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 9

Meanwhile, rinse spinach leaves, shake dry and chop coarsely.

10.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 10

Finely grate Parmesan cheese.

11.
Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce preparation step 11

Drain spaghetti. Season tomato sauce with salt and pepper and toss with the pasta. Sprinkle with chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese and serve immediately.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie681 cal.(32 %)
Protein54 g(55 %)
Fat16 g(14 %)
Carbohydrates76 g(51 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage8 g(27 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

This variation of classic Bolognese with turkey filet is lower in fat but maintains the same amount of flavor.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Don't be afraid of canned tomatoes! Tomatoes owe their color to lycopene, which protects our cells from harmful free radicals. 

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