What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Start Smart: Xtra Healthy Turkey Spaghetti! It’s true you can limit your weekly intake of meat by choosing vegetarian recipes and meatless meals. On the other hand, by making a simple substitution of turkey over beef, you’re getting a leaner, less fatty meat without sacrificing taste. But the debate continues. Some report that nowadays leaner beef choices still make beef the winner when it comes to fat, sodium, and cholesterol. To be honest, I already had baked turkey on hand, so I took advantage of it and went for something a little different. Variety, in my kitchen, is the spice of Life.
XTRA HEALTHY TURKEY SPAGHETTI
Ingredients:
1 pound of shredded turkey, precooked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 poblano pepper, chopped
1 green pepper, cut into strips
1/3 cup onion, chopped
15-ounces prepared marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce
6 ounces angel hair pasta
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Grated parmesan cheese, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray four individual casserole pans with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add poblano pepper, green pepper, and chopped onions. Sauté until tender. Stir in the shredded turkey and marinara sauce. Turn heat off and set aside. Prepare angel hair spaghetti according to package directions. Drain thoroughly. Add cooked pasta to sauce. Stir to mix. Transfer turkey spaghetti to individual casseroles. Divide mozzarella cheese between them. Bake 20-25 minutes until cheese is golden and melted. Garnish with parmesan cheese before serving.
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Thinking ahead to leftover turkey. 🦃
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I do it up in much the same way as you . . if you got it, try it a different way. I’m not so much a believer that meatless is a healthier alternative, but flavor . .that matters much.
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I can go meatless occasionally, but then I overdo the carbs. Not a good trade off, in my opinion. 😜
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Nope, and I relate!
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Love comforting dishes that can be healthy too! Especially those like this with an extra boost of flavor!
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I could practically slurp my homemade marinara, so using turkey was a minor substitution. 😋🌿🍅
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I like that this is finished and served up in individual dishes.
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I try to do that often. It helps with portion control. 👏
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Looks like it’s turkey week for both of us…:) The dish looks delicious!
It’s true that nutrition wise (and for me, taste wise too), beef is still a better option. On the other hand, I think it’s important to have more diverse proteins in our diet, so it’s great to have more options.
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Anymore I check the labels for healthier beef choices. It’s not about price, since we’re only buying groceries for two now. 👁👁🍃
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I like this baked spaghetti version. Sounds healthy indeed.
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…unless I really pile on the cheese. 🤣🍃🧀
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True… lol. I love it too. Just made a dish baked with cheese for dinner!
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I get it. Stuffed garden peppers with cheese tonight! 🌿🌱🍃
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Yum!!
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Looks great. We don’t eat a lot of turkey in Australia. Simply not as common here as in the USA. Depending on quality and supplier, whole birds can cost anywhere between US$4 and $8 a pound. A whole chicken can be under US$3.
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Big difference. I typically buy an extra turkey around Thanksgiving when the prices hit $.99 a pound. Huge savings! 💲💲💲
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That 99 cents a pound juts have me staggering. Lucky you.
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Awe looks so yummy for my tummy!! Thanks so much for sharing this Sister in Christ-Messiah Jesus-Yeshua GAIL!!!
Love ❤ Always and Shalom ( Peace ), YSIC \o/
Kristi Ann
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Blessings. 🌟✨💫
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One of my favorite substitutions, Gail. The family doesn’t even notice.
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So true. I find myself using more and more turkey. 👏
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