NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

8 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.25 oz dry whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup crushed tomatoes

0 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup diced yellow onion

1 clove minced garlic

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.5 tsp dried basil

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the whole wheat spaghetti until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced yellow onion until softened and translucent.

• 3

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

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for one minute until the spices are fragrant.

• 5

  Pour in the crushed tomatoes and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes to develop a rich flavor.

• 6

  Toss the cooked spaghetti into the meat sauce until well coated and serve immediately while hot.