Ingredients for Weight Watchers Spaghetti With Meat Sauce 5 Points
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (for topping)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- Garlic Cloves
- Lean Ground Beef
- Crushed Tomatoes In Puree
- Table Salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- Dried Basil
- Cooked Whole Wheat Spaghetti
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How to Make Weight Watchers Spaghetti With Meat Sauce 5 Points
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 medium carrot, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add 1 pound lean ground beef to the skillet.
- Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can tomato puree, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste), and 1 tablespoon dried basil.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, for flavors to blend and for the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Meanwhile, cook your desired amount of whole-wheat spaghetti according to package directions.
- Spoon sauce over cooked spaghetti. Top with optional Parmesan-infused breadcrumbs (recipe included in description).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
8g
Fat
17g
Carbs
10g
