Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti is an inexpensive, healthy dish full of veggies, fiber, and protein. Full of spaghetti flavor without the pasta for a tasty grain free option. Using bagged broccoli slaw keeps this recipe easy and quick.
This is one of those meals that I love when I'm feeling lazy, don't want to go to the store, and want dinner in like 15 minutes without much work.
It's also super cheap and healthy.
Loves it.
I based my recipe off this one from Hungry Girl. I have been making this Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti for quite a while now. It was a staple in my diet when I was in my dietetic internship and made absolutely no money {working without pay while in grad school is awesome...not}.
I still love this Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti and make it often when I'm not experimenting in my kitchen with new recipes for my blog.
You can eat it for lunch or dinner. Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti is really filling and packed - packed! - with veggies. It's basically just veggies and some cheese.
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Now, I'm not gonna pretend that this tastes just like real spaghetti... ha it definitely doesn't, but it's still really tasty. I promise. I mean, if it wasn't, I wouldn't keep it in my regular rotation of things I make often.
I have to be very selective for my "regular rotation" foods since I feel like I always need to experiment.
My "regular" foods usually involve some sort of protein pancake {usually oven baked}, a salad or soup, and easy/quick/really healthy meals like this Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti {or Balsamic Chickpeas & Spinach}.
The recipe serves one but is easily doubled.
It's a pretty big serving, so you could make the recipe as written and serve it as a side dish with some chicken or something for a substantial, filling, and healthy meal.
Broccoli Slaw Spaghetti
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 2 1/2 cups broccoli slaw about 1/2 of 12 oz. package
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning no salt added
- 2 TBSP water
- 8 oz tomato sauce no-salt-added
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese optional
- 1 tsp chopped fresh basil optional
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium-high heat in a medium skillet. Add broccoli slaw. Saute for 2 minutes.
- Add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, water, tomato sauce, sugar {if using}, and salt. Stir well. Bring to a simmer and lower heat to medium-low. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat. Stir in mozzarella. Plate spaghetti, and sprinkle with Parmesan and basil {if using}. Enjoy!
Notes
Meme
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Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
What a fantastic and delicious idea! Thanks for sharing 😉
Meme says
Thanks! hope you try it 🙂
Heidi says
What type/brand of broccoli slaw are you using to get 14g of fiber?
Meme says
I just recalculated the nutrition facts and it must have been a typo because the total is for 9.8g fiber. So sorry about that! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I use the bagged broccoli slaw that I get at Walmart or Rouse's.
katie says
This is delicious! I added a couple cups of shredded zucchini and doubled the rest of the ingredients.
Meme says
Thanks so much Katie!! I love the idea to add zucchini! I'll have to try that next time 🙂
Mark says
33.7 g for one dish would not be "low carb". But it seems wrong anyway. How did you get that number?
Meme says
You are correct, and I edited that. However, I double checked and it is 33g carbohydrates (from the natural sugars in the tomato sauce). I use a nutrition calculation software, FoodCare. Thanks for your input!!
Mark says
Hmmm...most labels I see for tomato sauce (or pasta sauce, without added sugar) report lower than that. Even Hunt's tomato sauce in that amount only has 8 g of carbs (net 6).
http://www.hunts.com/nutrition-label?upc=2700039005&inline=false
Are they fudging it?
Meme says
No, that's correct! It's just that you are using all 8 ounces, so it adds up (about 15g carbs from the tomato sauce). Plus, the broccoli slaw has about 14g carbs for 2.5 cups. Then there's about 2 grams from the added sugar. So it adds up to about 30-ish grams. Hope that helps!
Mark says
Ok sorry my math was wrong. However, I still think you can do better with the sauce. I have a jar (Organico Bello Marinara) for example that's only 10g per 8oz.