Clean eating spaghetti that's easy to make and amazingly delish!
Made with 100% clean ingredients, our twist on classic spaghetti combines spicy homemade turkey sausage with whole wheat pasta and zesty sauce. Perfect for a cool fall or winter evening, this yummy slow cooker spaghetti recipe will leave your taste buds craving seconds, without the guilt!
Slow Cooker Spaghetti with Turkey Sausage
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Slow Cooker Cheesy Spaghetti with Turkey Sausage
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground turkey sausage see recipe below
- 24 ounces spaghetti sauce jar, no sugar added
- 8 ounces 100% whole wheat spaghetti uncooked, break into small pieces before adding to meat mixture (about 2/3 of a 13.25 oz box)
- 1 cup cottage cheese low-fat
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese skim, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese low-fat
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon basil fresh, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- kosher or sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Ingredients to Make Turkey Sausage
- 1 pound lean ground turkey or chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Add all the sausage ingredients a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Cook ground turkey sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking into small pieces while cooking. Ensure the turkey loses its pink color before removing from heat. Drain, discard any fat and set aside. Combine meat with marinara.
- In a medium bowl combine cooked turkey sausage with the remaining ingredients, add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low 2-3 hours or until cheese is bubbly and pasta al dente.
- Serve and sprinkle with parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Last updated November 3rd, 2018
How much is a serving of cheesy spaghetti
Approximately 1 1/4 cups.
I make this all the time. It’s a staple in the house. Everyone loves it and it’s so easy. Freezes well too so we’re able to meal prep. My fiancé is picky and this is some we can both agree on
Jackie, Thank you so much for the feedback. Please leave a review when you have time.