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Healthy Baked Spaghetti Recipe – a healthier veggie packed way to get your pasta fix. Family friendly + easy weeknight dinner. #healthybakedspaghetti #vegetarian #dinner #bakedspaghetti #veggies
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Healthy Baked Spaghetti

This healthy baked spaghetti recipe is loaded with veggies and made with whole wheat spaghetti noodles for a nutritious dinner.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: healthy baked spaghetti
Servings: 6
Author: Joy Shull

Ingredients

  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 8 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 oz frozen kale
  • 1 lb whole wheat spaghetti
  • 25 oz pasta sauce
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons basil
  • powdered parmesan cheese
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  • Add bell pepper, mushrooms, onion, garlic, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a large skillet
  • Saute on medium high heat for 12 - 15 minutes, or until mushrooms cook down and onions soften
  • Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package instructions
  • Once veggies are done, add pasta sauce, kale pepper, salt, basil, and ⅓ cup of powdered parmesan cheese
  • Heat an additional 5 ish minutes, or until hot
  • Once spaghetti is cooked, drain it and pour the cooked spaghetti into a large 13 X 9 casserole dish
  • Add sauce mixture on top, and use tongs to combine 
  • Sprinkle an additional ¼ cup of powdered parmesan over the spaghetti
  • Place 6 pieces of provolone cheese over the top 
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 10 - 15 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly

Nutrition

Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 1121mg | Potassium: 913mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5476IU | Vitamin C: 72mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 5mg