NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz ground beef 93% lean

0.13 cup risoni pasta dry

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 clove garlic

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.5 cup water

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the risoni according to package directions until al dente, then drain.

• 2

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

• 3

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

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, cooking for another 1 minute.

• 6

  Pour in the tomato puree and water, stirring to combine all ingredients into a thick sauce.

• 7

  Reduce heat to low and simmer the meat sauce for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

• 8

  Fold in the fresh baby spinach and cooked risoni, stirring until the spinach is wilted and the pasta is well coated.

• 9

  Serve warm in a shallow bowl.