YOUR SOLIN GENERATED RECIPE
Lean Beef and Zucchini Pasta with Tomato Basil Sauce
Pan-seared lean beef and whole wheat penne tossed with garden-fresh zucchini noodles and a vibrant tomato-basil sauce, finished with a sprinkle of fragrant cracked pepper.
INGREDIENTS
5 ounces 95% Lean Ground Beef
1.5 ounces Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
1 medium Zucchini
0.5 cup Marinara Sauce (No Sugar Added)
1 teaspoon Olive Oil
2 cloves Garlic
0.25 cup Fresh Basil
PREPARATION
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente.
While the pasta cooks, use a spiralizer or vegetable peeler to create zucchini noodles and set them aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.
Pour in the marinara sauce and half of the fresh basil, simmering for 3-5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the skillet along with the raw zucchini noodles.
Toss everything together for 1-2 minutes until the zucchini is slightly softened but still has a bite.
Divide into a bowl and garnish with the remaining fresh basil and a pinch of black pepper.