NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz Whole wheat penne

0.5 cup Marinara sauce (no sugar added)

2 tbsp Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1 cup Fresh baby spinach

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 400°F.

• 2

  Boil the whole wheat penne in salted water according to package directions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, finely diced onion, minced garlic, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper.

• 4

  Roll the beef mixture into small 1-inch meatballs.

• 5

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat and sear the meatballs for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides.

• 6

  Add the fresh baby spinach to the skillet and sauté until just wilted.

• 7

  Pour in the marinara sauce and add the cooked penne, stirring gently to combine all ingredients.

• 8

  Sprinkle the mozzarella and parmesan cheese over the top of the pasta mixture.

• 9

  Place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbling.