6–7 WW Points per 1-cup serving
Yesterday my husband came home early, lifted the lid off the pot, and said,
“Wait… did you just turn spaghetti into a WW recipe that actually looks like real spaghetti?”
He twirled a forkful, took a bite, and immediately claimed the leftovers for lunch.
This lighter Bolognese tastes cozy, rich, and comforting — but keeps your points totally under control.
Same look, same texture… just smarter ingredients.
Ingredients (Lightened but same appearance)
Whole Wheat Pasta
- 6 oz whole wheat spaghetti (instead of 8 oz — lowers points while still looking full)
- Water for boiling
- Salt
Turkey Bolognese
- 1 lb 99% lean ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil (instead of 1 tbsp — big point saver)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh basil, chopped
- 1–2 teaspoons grated Parmesan per serving (optional, points vary)
Instructions
1. Cook the Pasta
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook spaghetti until al dente, drain, and set aside.
2. Start the Sauce
In a skillet, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil.
Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the Turkey
Stir in the lean ground turkey.
Cook until fully browned.
4. Add the Veggies
Mix in carrot, zucchini, and bell pepper.
Cook until softened.
5. Build the Tomato Base
Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
Simmer until the sauce thickens and flavors deepen.
6. Combine & Simmer
Fold the cooked spaghetti into the sauce.
Simmer 5 minutes so everything marries together.
7. Finish with Freshness
Top with chopped basil.
Add a bit of Parmesan if you want extra richness.
WW Points (New System)
6–7 points per 1 cup
Why It’s Lower in Points:
- Reduced pasta (6 oz instead of 8 oz)
- Only 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Using 99% lean turkey
- Veggies add volume with zero points
- Parmesan optional, measured
Updated Nutrition (Approx.)
- Calories: ~300
- Protein: 27g
- Fat: ~6g
- Carbs: ~38g
- Fiber: 7–8g
