Macro Friendly Baked Spaghetti
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Macro Friendly Baked Spaghetti
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This Baked Spaghetti recipe is a higher protein, lower fat version of the original Million Dollar Spaghetti that still tastes amazing and will fill that pasta craving while keeping your eating habits on track.
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Ingredients
For the Sauce--
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 8 oz. button mushrooms finely chopped
- 1 lb. grass fed ground beef 95% lean
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 dried bay leaves
- salt & pepper to taste
- 32 oz marinara sauce I used Rao's brand
- 1 cup water
For the Bechamel White Sauce--
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 cup low fat milk
- salt & pepper to taste
- pinch nutmeg
- 14.5 oz Protein Plus Spaghetti Pasta I used Barilla brand
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- dried parsley flakes for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large, deep pot. Saute onion and mushroom until tender, about 6 minutes. Add in ground beef and break apart as it browns. Stir in minced garlic and seasonings.
- Pour in sauce and water. Stir, cover, bring to boil then reduce to simmer, and cook 30 minutes to 1 hour, adding in a little water if the sauce gets too thick.
- Cook pasta according to pasta directions in salted boiling water. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat in a small pot. Sprinkle flour over top and whisk to create a paste. Cook 1 minute. Whisk in milk slowly in three parts, allowing the sauce to thicken and bubble before adding in each additional splash. Stir in salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
- Pour cooked spaghetti into a lightly greased 9x13 glass baking dish. Top with pasta sauce evenly. Drizzle bechamel sauce over top the red sauce and any pasta noodles that didn't get covered. Sprinkle with cheese and bake at 375 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Cut into 12 squared and serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
507mg
(21%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
419IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
103mg
(10%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 507mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 419IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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