Spaghetti with Tomato-Meat Sauce
Source of Recipe
weight watchers
Recipe Introduction
6 servings, 1/2 c of spaghetti and 2/3 c of sauce
5 points each
List of Ingredients
2 tsp olive oil
1 lrg onion, chopped
1 med carrot, finely chopped
3 med garlic cloves, minced
1 lbs uncooked lean ground beef (with 7% fat)
28 oz canned crushed tomatoes, in tomato puree
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, crushed
1/4 tsp dried basil
3 c cooked whole-wheat spaghetti, kept hotRecipe
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Cook stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 6 min. Add ground beef to skillet. Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 min. Stir in tomatoes and puree, salt, red pepper flakes and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 min. for flavors to blend and for sauce to thicken slightly; spoon sauce over spaghetti.
Refrigerate extra sauce for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months
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