Basics Dietitians Karen Weber, Pat Streicher, and Ellen Illig, from The Jewish Hospital Cholesterol Center, have some great tips and delicious recipes for a healthier lifestyle. The dietitians offer time-saving tips and techniques to help you adapt your favorite recipes. One of the best places to start is with the basics, and there is nothing more basic than spaghetti with meat sauce. It is simple to prepare, easy to make low fat, and a sure family favorite.
Most spaghetti sauces are low fat.
If your store does not label it that way, look for ground sirloin or ground round. A little Parmesan cheese sprinkled on your spaghetti adds a lot of flavor and only a little fat. Another way to cut the fat from this meal is to brown the ground beef in a microwave oven. Put this in the microwave, cover with a paper towel and cook on high for 1 minute. Using a fork, stir the meat, breaking it into small pieces.