NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup tomato puree

1 tsp olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

2 tbsp parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the diced yellow onion to the skillet and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and brown until no pink remains.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 60 seconds.

• 6

  Pour in the tomato puree and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes to develop flavor.

• 7

  Drain the cooked spaghetti and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat sauce until well coated.

• 8

  Garnish the pasta with grated parmesan cheese and fresh chopped basil before serving.