Ingredients

• 8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, uncooked
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup onion
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 14 ounces spaghetti sauce

Preparation

1. Prepare spaghetti according to package directions, but omit the salt.
2. In a large skillet, brown ground beef with onion. Drain fat.
3. Add brown sugar, Italian seasonings and garlic powder. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add spaghetti sauce and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
5. Drain pasta and stir into the sauce.
6. Toss and serve.

Helpful hints

• Brown sugar takes the harshness out of the tomato sauce. Kent’s children love the sauce prepared this way.
• Check labels on spaghetti sauce and select a brand lower in sodium.
• Spaghetti sauce, like other tomato products, is high in potassium. By limiting the portion to 1/4-cup per serving, this recipe is acceptable for a low-potassium diet.
• Suggested sides include iceberg lettuce with low-sodium Italian dressing, Italian bread toasted with garlic spread and a small glass of lemon-lime soda.
• Refrigerate or freeze leftovers for a quick meal later.
• If you do not like whole wheat spaghetti, white spaghetti may be substituted.