Lower Fat Spaghetti Casserole Recipe

Name: Lower Fat Spaghetti Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces spaghetti, regular; 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti; 8 ounces neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese); 8 ounces low-fat sour cream; salt and pepper; 1 cup zucchini, shredded (optional) or 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (optional); 1 lb low-fat ground turkey; 1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided; 30 ounces spaghetti sauce; ⅛ cup parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

4 ounces spaghetti, regular
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti
8 ounces neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese)
8 ounces low-fat sour cream
salt and pepper
1 cup zucchini, shredded (optional) or 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (optional)
1 lb low-fat ground turkey
1 cup lowfat mozzarella cheese, shredded, divided
30 ounces spaghetti sauce
⅛ cup parmesan cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Put water on to boil in large pot.
3
While water heats, brown turkey and drain (if necessary).
4
Cook spaghetti until still somewhat firm and then drain.
5
Put spaghetti back into the pot (drained) and mix in the neufchatel until melted, then sour cream, and salt and pepper.
6
Turn into (1) 9x13 pan or (2) 8x8 pans.
7
If using, layer shredded zucchini or spinach on top of pasta mixture.
8
Next, spread browned turkey on top and sprinkle with 1/2 of the mozzarella cheese.
9
Finally, spread spaghetti sauce on top and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese and a few sprinkles of parmesan.
10
Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until melted and bubbly.
11
Freezes excellently!

633

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces spaghetti, regular, 4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, 8 ounces neufchatel cheese (low-fat cream cheese), 8 ounces low-fat sour cream, and more.

Yes, Lower Fat Spaghetti Casserole falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lower Fat Spaghetti Casserole

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