Milanese Spaghetti Without Added Sugar
A low-calorie version of Milanese spaghetti
A low-calorie version of Milanese spaghetti? Yes, it’s possible! I used durum spaghetti and high-protein ham. I left out the sugar completely. It’s not even needed. Skip the ready-made Milanese sauces and forget the powder mixes as well! They can contain a lot of sugar and artificial ingredients. Instead, make it yourself! Trust me, it’s very simple, and the result is even more delicious.
Milanese Spaghetti Without Added Sugar
A low-calorie version of Milanese spaghetti
Ingredients
- 150 g chicken breast ham (at least 95% meat content)
- 100 g button mushrooms
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 400 g sugar-free tomato puree (Happy Frucht)
- 240 g durum spaghetti
- salt
- ground black pepper
- dried oregano, crumbled
- dried basil, crumbled
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water. Reserve about 100 ml of the cooking water before draining.
- Peel and finely chop the onion and garlic. Set aside.
- Slice the ham into strips. Set aside.
- Wash, clean, and slice the mushrooms. Sauté them in a dry pan until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add the onion and garlic. Sauté until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add the ham and fry lightly for a few minutes.
- Pour in the tomato puree. Season with salt, oregano, and basil. Add the reserved pasta water and simmer everything together.
- Serve mixed with the cooked spaghetti.
- If it fits your diet, sprinkle grated cheese on top before serving.
Calories and macros
1 serving
Energy: 325 calories
Protein: 18 grams
Carbohydrates: 51 grams
Fat: 5 grams
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