Baked Vegetable Spaghetti
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- Number of Servings: 12
Ingredients
Directions
1/2 pound whole wheat spaghetti2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1.5 onions, chopped1.5 teaspoons tomato paste1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon dried thyme2 tomatoes, chopped OR juiced (you choose)1/2 cup water2 tablespoons low-calorie ketchup1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (part skim milk), divided2 tablespoons canned black olives, drained1 cup green bell pepper, chopped1 cup snap peas, chopped1 cup green beans, choppedPlus any other vegetable(s) you want!
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute garlic and onions in oil until tender. Stir in tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, thyme, tomatoes, snap peas, green beans, water, ketchup, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water (salt is optional) to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta when it is done (soft and tender).
4. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce. Stir in 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella. Pour all into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella, black olives, and bell peppers.
5. Bake in preheated oven 20-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Makes 12 servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIMBERLY.ANN.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saute garlic and onions in oil until tender. Stir in tomato paste, black pepper, cumin, thyme, tomatoes, snap peas, green beans, water, ketchup, and salt. Reduce heat to low, and let simmer for 15 minutes.
3. While sauce is simmering, bring a large pot of lightly salted water (salt is optional) to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta when it is done (soft and tender).
4. Stir the cooked pasta into the sauce. Stir in 1/2 of the shredded mozzarella. Pour all into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Top with the remaining mozzarella, black olives, and bell peppers.
5. Bake in preheated oven 20-30 minutes, until hot and bubbly.
Makes 12 servings.
Number of Servings: 12
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KIMBERLY.ANN.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 152.5
- Total Fat: 6.3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.0 mg
- Sodium: 141.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.3 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
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