Description
Savor the goodness of this Healthy Spaghetti Recipe, a delightful dish that combines whole wheat spaghetti, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato sauce infused with aromatic basil. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe offers a guilt-free indulgence that’s both nutritious and delicious. Enjoy every twirl of those vibrant noodles!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz whole wheat spaghetti
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) low-sodium diced tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1 medium zucchini, spiralized
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the spiralized zucchini and chopped bell peppers to the skillet; cook for about 5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes and torn basil leaves; let simmer for 10 minutes.
- Toss the cooked spaghetti into the skillet with the sauce and veggies. If needed, add reserved pasta water to reach desired consistency.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional basil and a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg