Best 3 Weight Watchers Spaghetti With Meat Sauce 5 Points Recipes
Craving a hearty and flavorful Italian classic without breaking your diet? Look no further than Weight Watchers Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, a delectable dish that combines succulent ground beef, rich tomato sauce, and tender spaghetti, all coming together in a symphony of flavors. With just 5 Points per serving, this recipe is a guilt-free indulgence that satisfies your taste buds without compromising your weight loss goals. But that's not all; this article also features a diverse collection of other delectable Weight Watchers recipes, each carefully crafted to tantalize your palate while keeping your calorie intake in check. From the creamy goodness of Slow Cooker Creamy Chicken to the zesty kick of Fiesta Lime Chicken, these recipes offer a culinary journey that caters to various dietary preferences and taste profiles.
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WEIGHT WATCHERS SPAGHETTI WITH MEAT SAUCE 5 POINTS
This robust, satisfying sauce is wonderful on whole-wheat pasta. It's also fabulous spooned over a baked potato, couscous or barley. Add a delicious Parmesan-infused crumb topping to spaghetti recipes: Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a small nonstick skillet. Add 1/3 cup of coarse whole-wheat bread crumbs. Cook on high heat for 1 minute, shaking skillet constantly, until crumbs are aromatic and slightly browned. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese and shake well to coat. Remove from heat and sprinkle 1 tablespoon of crumbs over each dish just before serving. (Adds 1 POINTS value per serving.)
Provided by xpnsve
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, carrot and garlic.
- Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, about 6 minutes.
- Add ground beef to skillet.
- Cook, breaking up clumps with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 4 minutes.
- Stir in tomatoes and puree, salt, red pepper flakes and basil; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes for flavors to blend and for sauce to thicken slightly; spoon sauce over spaghetti.
- Yields about 1/2 cup of spaghetti and 2/3 cup of sauce per serving. (Note: Refrigerate extra sauce for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 49.1, Sodium 331.6, Carbohydrate 32.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 2.1, Protein 21.4
10 POINT WEIGHT WATCHERS FRIENDLY SPAGHETTI & MEATBALLS
I came up with this recipe when my husband and I had a craving for meatballs when we were doing weight watchers. I've included the brand names of the ingredients for those of you counting points so you can get the exact same thing. Enjoy!
Provided by Cucina Italiana de
Categories Poultry
Time 20m
Yield 4 meals, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a mixing bowl combine the ground turkey, bread crumbs, and egg.
- Separate the meat mixture into 20 individual meatballs - it will be sticky.
- Before putting the meatballs on the pan, spray the baking pan with your favorite non-stick spray.
- Put the meatballs in the oven and set the timer for 15 minutes.
- Turn the meatballs over after 10 minutes so they brown on both sides.
- Heat pasta sauce in a sauce pan over low heat,.
- Boil the angel hair pasta in salted water for 2-4 minutes.
- Drain the pasta.
- For those of you counting points - for 10 points you get 5 meatballs, 2 oz(1/4 the amount cooked) of pasta and 1/4 cup pasta sauce.
- If you have points left over then top with a little bit of freshly grated Parmesan cheese and add a salad!
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.2, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 509, Carbohydrate 59.3, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.4, Protein 30.3
WEIGHT WATCHERS 0 PT. HOMEMADE SPAGHETTI SAUCE
I found this recipe back in 2002 in the Weight Watchers Community Recipe Swap. Because it is all vegies and seasonings it has 0 points. I tweeked the recipe to my liking and have been making it since then - even when I'm not watching my points. It makes about 6 cups (1 1/2 cups per serving). I also add 2 Turkey Italian Sausage links to the sauce to up the points value to 2 pts. per serving. I then serve it over 1 cup of Ronzoni Smart Taste pasta for 3 more points. Gets you a good size portion for a total of 5 points. My husband also likes it. It does get a little watery looking but the flavor is there and is a good size portion.
Provided by C Wojo
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Saute the diced onion and green pepper in a large cooking pot using the cooking spray 5 or so minutes (until soft). Add the garlic and cook another minute or so. Add all other ingredients and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- (As I explained above - I cook 2 Italian sausage links and cut into small pieces and add when adding all other ingredients (or cut off the casing and brown it). Serve over your choice of pasta (I use Ronzoni Smart Taste Spaghetti at 170 calories w/ .5 gram fat and 5 grams fiber - 3 pts for 1 serving (2 oz uncooked))).
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cooked ground beef or turkey.
- If you don't have spaghetti noodles, you can use any other type of pasta, such as penne, macaroni, or shells.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the sauce, such as chopped onion, green bell pepper, or zucchini.
- If you like a spicy sauce, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of cayenne pepper.
- Serve the spaghetti with a side of grated Parmesan cheese and a glass of red wine.
Conclusion:
This Weight Watchers spaghetti with meat sauce is a delicious and satisfying meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover cooked ground beef or turkey. The sauce is flavorful and hearty, and the spaghetti noodles are cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table, and it is also a great way to get your daily serving of vegetables.
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