Vegetarian Spaghetti Sauce

2 Tbsp olive oil
2 small onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
11/4 C zucchini, sliced
1 Tbsp oregano, dried
1 Tbsp basil, dried
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste*
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 C water

*Reduce sodium by using 6-oz can of no salt added tomato paste.
New sodium content for each serving is 260 mg.

Summer Vegetable Spaghetti

2 C small yellow onions, cut in eighths
2 C (about 1 lb) ripe tomatoes, peeled, chopped
2 C (about 1 lb) yellow and green squash, thinly sliced
11/2 C (about 1/2 lb) fresh green beans, cut
2/3 C water
2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp salt
to taste black pepper
1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
1 lb spaghetti, uncooked
1/2 C Parmesan cheese, grated

Spaghetti With Turkey Meat Sauce

1 lb ground turkey, lean
1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, cut up
1 C green pepper, finely chopped
1 C onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp black pepper
1 lb spaghetti, uncooked
as needed nonstick cooking spray

Turkey and Beef Meatballs with Whole-wheat Spaghetti

Easy and delicious—try serving with Parmesan Green Beans

8 oz dry whole-wheat spaghetti
2 C Super Quick Chunky Tomato Sauce
1 Tbsp fresh basil, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
4 tsp grated parmesan cheese

For turkey meatballs:
6 oz 99 percent lean ground turkey
¼ C whole-wheat breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp fat-free evaporated milk
1 Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
½ Tbsp fresh chives, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
½ Tbsp fresh parsley, rinsed, dried, and chopped (or 1 tsp dried)

Savory Spaghetti Squash

Here’s a delicious way to blend those Fat Flushing nutrients with the thermogenic power of cinnamon. When selecting your smooth, watermelon-shaped squash, look for one that has a hard, deep-colored rind.

1 jicama, peeled and cut in half (5 inches diameter is best)
1 spaghetti squash
2-4 large minced garlic cloves
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1-2 tablespoons flaxseed oil

Spaghetti Sauce

1 lb. extra lean ground beef
1 clove garlic, minced or put through garlic press
1 onion, chopped fine
1/2 green pepper, chopped fine
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes with juice,
or 16 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 6 oz. can tomato paste
1 tsp. sugar
1 bouillon cube
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. salt

Gayle's Spaghetti and Lasagna Sauce

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Italian hot-sausage links
• 2 pounds ground beef
• ½ pound mushrooms, sliced
• 2 medium size onions, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced (if you like garlic, use 4)
• 1 small green pepper, chopped
• 3 28-ounce cans of tomatoes in tomato puree
• 2 6-ounce cans of tomato paste
• 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup parsley, chopped
• 1 cup black olives, chopped
• 2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• olive oil

Instructions: