A (Slimming) Pasta Party
This week we are honing in our kitchen courage. Often it’s just us being nervous about how a new dish is going to turn out that keeps us from trying to make it.
Your homework: Make my fav low carb pasta to up your kitchen game. And just because it’s delicious doesn’t mean it’s bad for you (the opposite actually!).
Low-Carb Turkey Zucchini Pasta (1 serving)
MACROS:
19.2g Carbs
28.4g Fat
43.7g Protein
(Calories: 507.2)
INGREDIENTS:
Ground Turkey - 5oz
Zucchini Noodles - 200g (Butternut noodles work great too!)
White onion - 40g
Garlic clove - 1
Tomato Paste - 15g
Canned Chopped Tomatoes with herbs - 100g
Parmesan - 25g
Olive Oil - 10ml
Seasoning: basil, oregano, 1 fresh bay leaf (if desired), chili flakes and cayenne pepper (if desired)
Photo by Kara Peak
INSTRUCTIONS:
1). Put a saucepan on a medium heat and add 5ml of olive oil, add the onions, garlic clove and 2-3 sprigs of rosemary all finely chopped. Stir until the onions are translucent.
2). Increase the heat to medium high and add the ground turkey and cook stirring for 4-5 minutes or until meat is lightly browned all over.
3). Add the canned tomato, tomato paste, and the finely chopped basil, oregano and bay leaves. (If desired you can add a cube of chicken stock but I find the flavor great without!)
*You can also opt for chili flakes or cayenne pepper for some additional spice.
4). Stir with a wooden spoon and bring to the boil, reduce to a gentle simmer and cover with a lid.
5). Cook for 30-45minutes stirring occasionally until you have a rich, thick sauce.
6). In the meantime, heat up another pan with a light spray of your oil spray of choice and throw in your zucchini noodles until they have softened and cooked through. (About 3-5 minutes.)
7). Serve the sauce on top of the zucchini noodles and enjoy!
Jen Widerstrom, Founder
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