NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 oz whole wheat penne pasta

0.25 cup non-fat plain Greek yogurt

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 cup spinach

0.5 cup red bell pepper

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp garlic powder

0.5 tsp onion powder

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat penne according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the lean ground beef and diced red bell pepper to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until browned and the peppers are tender.

• 4

  Stir in the sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to evenly season the beef mixture.

• 5

  Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly.

• 6

  Add the cooked pasta and fresh spinach to the skillet, tossing until the spinach is just wilted.

• 7

  Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the non-fat plain Greek yogurt until the sauce is creamy and well combined.