Bobby’s Lighter Baked Spaghetti

By Bobby Deen

194 Fewer Calories
13g Less Fat

Ingredients:
6 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup water
1 pound sweet Italian chicken sausage, casings removed
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon Paula Deen Seasoned Salt
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook until crisp-tender, 2 – 3 minutes. Add water and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, 6 – 8 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, seasoned salt, and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 1 1/2-quart casserole with nonstick spray.

Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to combine. Spoon half the pasta mixture into the casserole. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Spoon the remaining pasta mixture over top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup cheese. Cover loosely with a tent of foil sprayed with nonstick spray. (Do not let foil touch cheese). Bake until the filling is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted, 20 – 25 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Difficulty: Easy
Yield: 6 servings (6 cups)

Per Serving: (1 cup) 249 Cal (39% from Fat, 34% from Protein, 27% from Carb); 21 g Protein; 11 g Tot Fat; 4 g Sat Fat; 2 g Mono Fat; 17 g Carb; 3 g Fiber; 5 g Sugar; 125 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 945 mg Sodium; 52 mg Cholesterol

Original recipe courtesy Paula Deen: Baked Spaghetti
Lightened Up recipe courtesy of Bobby Deen and the Paula Deen Test Kitchen

Bobby Deen is the younger son of celebrity chef Paula Deen. Like older brother Jamie, the Savannah resident has helped shape the Deen media empire with a series of highly successful commercial collaborations, ranging from three best selling cookbooks to the series Road Tasted on the Food Network and the award winning Lady and Sons Restaurant in Savannah. On a personal side, he was also named one of People Magazine's Most Eligible Bachelors in 2007.

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Reader Comments:

Hi, I would like to know if Bobby has a cook book with the lighter recipes. Thank You! Peggy

By Peggy Dove on January 18, 2012

Appreciate your lighter version to these good recipes. I too am having trouble printing the lighter versions without having to print the whole page. Is there another way?

By JoAnn Kitchens on October 20, 2010

Thank you Bobby for the Lighter Baked Spaghetti recipe. I have had two Open Heart Surgery this pass year, and has had too change my eating habit’s. I would like to thank you for making it more easier for me to do this with your Lighter recipes.

By Valerie Williams on August 24, 2010

Thank you for your Lighten Up Recipes. I know there will be times I will use your recipes, but who can resist your Mother’s butter!!! I am not a non-fat person, I usually always use light, but with some family members these recipes will be a hit when they visit due to health reasons.

Beverly DiBenedetti Co June 29,2010

By Beverly DiBenedetti on June 29, 2010

Bobby I would love it if you would make a cookbook of all of your lighten up recipes. I know it would be a hit with all of Paula’s fans. Please with sugar on top.

By Linda Bordewick on June 24, 2010

I love these lighter recipes. I am always looking for healthier choices to serve my family. Thank you!

By Rebecca on June 02, 2010

Thank you Bobby for this site please keep it up!

By Melinda R. on May 18, 2010

I love this. I can use your Mothers version,than when i need to make it lighter i use yours. Thank you so much for doing this. I,m having trouble printing the lighter versions without having to print the whole page. Mary

By mary perez on March 03, 2010

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