NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz whole grain penne pasta

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.25 cup finely diced carrot

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.25 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole grain penne according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, carrot, and garlic until the vegetables are softened.

• 3

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, and cook until fully browned.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato puree, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes.

• 5

  Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Greek yogurt and parmesan cheese until the sauce becomes light and creamy.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the beef bolognese until every noodle is well-coated.

• 7

  Serve immediately in a warm bowl, garnished with extra black pepper if desired.