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    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

    Simple Spaghetti Sauce
    ⌚ PREP TIME: 20 minutes

    Simple Spaghetti Sauce

    SERVES: 6

    INGREDIENTS:

    • 8 ounces whole-wheat spaghetti noodles

    • 1 tablespoon canola oil

    • ½ lb lean ground beef

    • 1 ⅓ onion, chopped

    • 2 garlic cloves, minced

    • 16 ounces canned no salt added tomato sauce

    • 1 ½ cups water

    • 1 teaspoon dried basil

    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper


    STEPS:

    1. Prepare spaghetti noodles according to package directions.

    2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Sauté mixture, breaking meat into small pieces.

    3. Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes.

    4. Serve over cooked spaghetti noodles.

    5.  

    Quick Tips:

    ► You can use any lean ground meat, like pork, chicken, or turkey in this recipe.
    ► Substitute different whole-grain pasta varieties.
    ► Add bell peppers, mushrooms, or spinach for extra veggies and flavor.

     

    Nutrition Facts

    6 Servings per container
    Serving size 1 (240.58g)

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories  250

    Total Fat 7g 9%
    Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    Trans Fat 0g  
    Cholesterol 25mg 8%
    Sodium 40mg 2%
    Total Carbohydrates 35g 13%
    Dietary Fiber 5g    18%
    Total Sugars 5g  
    Includes 0g Added Sugars  
    Protein 14g  
    Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
    Calcium 42mg 4%
    Iron 3mg 20%
    Potassium 562mg 10%

    * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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    2046 NE Waldo Road, Suite 3127, PO Box 110320, Gainesville, FL 32609
    (352) 273-3547

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