NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.5 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup carrot

0.25 cup celery

1 clove garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

• 3

  Add the finely diced onion, carrot, and celery to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking for one more minute.

• 6

  Pour in the tomato puree and reduce the heat to low, allowing the sauce to simmer for 5-10 minutes to develop flavor.

• 7

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