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.
I think of it all in pecking order, and what is better for the planet just happens to be better for us as well!
And who doesn’t love a dish of pasta!!!!!
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I agree. Especially with homemade sauce. 🍃🍅
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I love such baked pasta dishes. Yum!!
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It’s comfort food at our house. 🍝
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I can relate to that very well 😋
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Sounds great, Gail!
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Great use of leftover turkey.
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Yes. We like turkey at my house. It’s versatile. 😋🌿
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A nice change up for sure. We don’t eat a lot of turkey, even as then traditional meals, but this sounds so good!
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I try all different ways to use roasted turkey. 🤔🍃✨
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