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Easy Spelt Pasta Marinara by Valerie     Print this Recipe

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Valerie says, "It is better than non-nutrient flour pasta and the kids can’t tell the difference.”  “My daughter liked it plain, I assume for the buttery/nutty flavor.  I used Victoria all natural marinara sauce (they make it with olive oil). I loved it!"

Preheat

1 burner-low/med heat, 1 burner-high heat

Equipment

2 saucepans, grater

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Number of Servings

4-6 or more depending on ages

Instructions

  1. 1 jar of your favorite natural marinara sauce (watch the sodium!)

    Add to saucepan and heat over low-medium heat or until simmering.
  2. 3/4 pound ground turkey (no antibiotics)

    Shape into small meatballs and add to sauce. Return to simmer and allow meatballs to cook through.
  3. 1 box Vita Spelt Whole Grain Angel Hair Spelt Pasta

    Bring 2 quarts water to boil in sauce pan. Place pasta in water. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Strain water out.
  4. 1 Tbs extra virgin olive oil

    Toss with pasta to keep from sticking together.
  5. 1/3 cup grated or finely shaved broccoli florets

    Add to sauce a few minutes before serving. Top pasta with sauce and serve warm!

Options

Before serving, sprinkle with herbs or grated Parmesan cheese!

Grocery List

  • Natural marinara sauce (watch the sodium!)
  • 3/4 pound ground turkey (no antibiotics)
  • Vita Spelt Whole Grain Angel Hair Spelt Pasta
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh broccoli

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