Who would have thought there are so many different ways to make a pasta dish? From choosing which noodle you want to use and the type of sauce you want to top that with. Not to mention, many times you have to decide on a protein. Well, another option for you: healthy vegetable spaghetti. It's packed full of healthy veggies and flavors, won't even miss the meat. So, if you have vegetarians in your home or if you're looking for a recipe for your next Meatless Monday, consider adding this to your rotation.
Healthy Vegetable Spaghetti Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups small yellow onions, cut in eighths
- 2 cups (about 1 lb.) ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped
- 2 cups (about 1 lb.) yellow and green squash, thinly sliced
- 1½ cups (about ½ lb.) fresh green beans, cut
- ⅔ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
- 1 lb. spaghetti, uncooked
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1. Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, then stir in tomato paste. Cover and cook gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
2. Cook spaghetti in unsalted water according to package directions.
3. Spoon sauce over drained hot spaghetti. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
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Nutrition
Yield: 9 servings
Serving size: 1 cup of spaghetti and ¾ cup of sauce with vegetables
PER SERVING:
Calories: 271
Total fat: 3 g
Saturated fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 4 mg
Sodium: 328 mg
Total fiber: 5 g
Protein: 11 g
Carbohydrates: 51 g
Potassium: 436 mg
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Serve this dish with a side salad and crusty garlic bread for a complete meal. And feel free to add more vegetables or substitute them with others. For instance, chopped asparagus would make this recipe even more delicious. If you are more in the mood for a traditional pasta recipe, try our spaghetti with meat sauce. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
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