Nora's Splendito Spaghetti and Meat Sauce! YUM!

Nora's Splendito Spaghetti and Meat Sauce!

Serves 8 (1c serving) 4 pts
201.1 cal, 10.1 fat, 3.6 fiber 774.9 sodium

Ingredients:

1 pound extra lean ground beef (ground turkey will reduce the pt value)
1c mushrooms, sliced or chopped
1 onion, diced
1/2 tbsp garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
28 oz tomato sauce
19 oz diced tomatoes
1 tsp thyme
2 tsp freeze dried basil (fresh basil is fabulous! I add a tbsp once sauce is fully cooked)
1 1/2c diced peppers
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar (add just before serving)
1 tsp dried oregano.
2 tsp fresh oregano

Instructions:

Combine ground beef, onion and garlic in skillet. Cook until lightly browned. Add all other ingredients with the exception of fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar. Simmer on medium heat for approximately 40 minutes to an hour.

In the mean time, cook whole wheat pasta until it is aldente.
1c cooked pasta is 3 pts.

Add fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar to the sauce and stir. Serve 1c cooked pasta in dish and top with 1c spaghetti sauce. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and voila....dinner is served!