Marinara Sauce

One of the easiest sauces to make and is also very versatile. This is the healthier version though, but still as tasty. You can add 2 Tbsps butter and parmesan cheese if you are not counting calories...


1/2 cup carrots chopped
1/2 cup celery chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 bay leaf
Few twigs fresh thyme or 1/2 Tsp dried thyme
1 cup crushed tomatoes, better to use san marzano
Salt and Pepper to taste

Saute garlic, onions, carrots and celery in a little bit of olive oil for 10 minutes with little salt. Add bay leaf and thyme once the vegetables start to sweat and become translucent. Then add tomatoes, 1/4 cup of water and the rest of the salt and pepper and simmer for another 10 minutes. Remove the bay leaf and blend with immersion blender or in food processor. Marinara sauce is ready. It stores in the refrigerator for WEEKS!!! You can use it with pasta, meats, chicken, etc.

Turkey Meatballs and Spaghetti

yay!! i am back :D after a long break...more than a year since i blogged..... Much has changed in a years time i must say, been eating a lot healthier and have started with yoga and aerobics. Feels great to be in some shape! Although i have a long way to go. Anyways, Turkey meatballs and spaghetti is on the menu tonight. Prepped my sauce and meatballs before hand cause i have school from 6-10 tonight. So here goes....

1/2 lb Extra Lean Ground Turkey
1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
sauteed together:
2 garlic cloves chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 Tbsp Parsley
1 Egg
1 Tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and Pepper to taste


Combine everything (but don't over mix) and form 12 meatballs.

These can be made in advance and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before cooking.

Spray a cooking sheet and the meatballs with cooking spray and roast them for about 15 minutes or until brown on the outside.

Drop them in the Marinara sauce and simmer for another 5-10 minutes.

Serve with whole wheat spaghetti. Garnish with parsley and freshly grated Parmesan cheese