Yes, it is possible to enjoy Spaghetti night while living a fit and lean lifestyle. This is accomplished with noodles made from fresh zucchini and a sauce that is simply made and packed with protein. Feel free to sub in ground beef for the minced beef if desired. True change happens in degrees, not in one fell swoop. This is a relief when you realize that you have miles to go on your goals. There is no need to attempt all of the change at once – simply nudge yourself in the right direction each and every day and maintain the small changes as you go. Did you eat a big bowl of spaghetti noodles with your favorite sauce for dinner last night? Tonight eat a smaller bowl. Next week eat zucchini noodles and your favorite sauce. The following week eat zucchini noodles with the protein-filled sauce recipe below. Small changes in the right direction, maintained over time, will make all of the difference as you strive toward the body and lifestyle that you desire. What you need Serves 6. 2 lbs minced, grass-fed beef2 Tablespoons tomato paste 8 oz can of tomato sauce 1 Tablespoon chili sauce 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ½ teaspoon sea salt 4 zucchini ¼ cup fresh parsley.

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium-high heat. Drain the skillet and turn down to medium heat.

2. Add in the tomato paste, tomato sauce, chili, cherry tomatoes and sea salt. Mix to combine. Sauté until the cherry tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Peel the green skins from the zucchini, the run through a spiral slicer to create long, thin spaghetti noodles.

4. Plate a handful of zucchini noodles topped with the beef sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.

Nutrition

255 calories, 7g fat, 9g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 33g protein.

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