Thursday's Side Dish: Better Spaghetti Ingredients

Getting healthy without losing flavor

 

We’ve talked about the benefits of healthier pastas, such as multigrain and whole wheat noodles.  How about healthier flavor and taste ingredients for your spaghetti?  Some would recommend using poultry cuts instead of fatty ground beef or pork sausage.  We recommend using leaner turkey bacon or turkey ham instead of regular to make a smokey-flavored and leaner carbonara.  Of course, there’s always the option of dicing up pieces from deboned smoked turkey wings or legs.  Also, keep the calories at a minimum by using etra-virgin olive oil instead of traditional olive oil.  Lastly, remember that freshly chopped herbs, like oregano and basil, can go a long way towards flavoring any meatless pasta dish.