I present to you, Quick Ricotta Spaghetti, and I can eat as much of it as I want, without guilt.
How is this you say?
Because of Weight Watcher’s new Simple Start plan. Each item is a non-trackable item. I have lost 5.2 pounds since I started using Simple Start with the Simply Filling plan. After months of sitting on a plateau, I can proudly report this plan is working for me again! Woohoo!
Here’s what you do:
Chop half sweet onion and four cloves garlic, sauté in one tablespoon of olive oil. Add frozen basil cube (equal to one teaspoon), 1 tablespoon garlic salt with parsley, chopped yellow and red pepper. Sauté until cooked through. Add medium size can of crushed tomatoes seasoned with basil. Heat through while boiling package of whole wheat noodles; I prefer thin spaghetti noodle. Drain noodles, add to sauce and toss with 7 oz. of fat free ricotta cheese. Top your serving with steamed broccoli florets, for extra bulk.
Alternatives: use less peppers and add ground chicken to the sauté. Some red pepper flakes would be good to spice it up a bit if you desire.
These frozen basil cubes were a shopping surprise one day, and this is the first time I’ve tried them in a meal. I was wondering, as I smelled the fresh basil scent as it melted: what about a ricotta, basil and onion sauce? I could even add some roasted almonds and make it a bit like pesto, but without the oil. I think the answer will be: Mmmmmm!
Tonight I started the above workout challenge with two of my friends. I will let you know how it goes. I am committed to workout three times, thirty minutes each this week; the week begins today. I plan to post a weekly update each week, along with the results of weigh-in.
After a month, I’d like to celebrate achieving my 50 pound weight loss star from Weight Watchers. That’s six more pounds to go!
What goals are you working toward today?
I think I am going to borrow the squat/abs workout! Let’s see if it works. Clare x
It is definitely worth a shot! 🙂
I’m working on being more like you! I’ve watched you be so consistent since you began this journey, and I keep hearing a voice in my head … telling me, “just be consistent … consistency is key to winning the race. Slow and steady wins the race.”
Thanks, Case! Yes, just being consistent is how we can create good habits. There are ups and downs but creating a consistent line of progress happens by just putting one foot in front of the other.
Where did you find the basil cubes? I’m all about convenience, especially when I’m not herb savvy.
I was surprised to find them at Walmart. They had other herbs but I chose basil. Freezer section by the frozen vegetables.
Hi, I love Simple Start, great program. Just wanted to say I have purchased the frozen garlic in the same product, and I love it!! I’m very excited to try your recipe! Thanks and have a great day! Denise
Thanks, Denise! I need to find that garlic. Bet it’s awesome!
Do u have more simple start receipes?
My chili with zucchini is easily adaptable to simple start. I will look and let you know!
how many weight watcher ppv is this recipeand serving size?
I am thinking:
1 c whole wheat spaghetti, 5 PPv
1 c sauce, approx 3 PPv
Extra bit of parmesan, 1 PPv
Cant be no more than 9 PPv for a generous serving.
Its only 2 PPv if you’re doing Simple Start.