NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz Whole wheat spaghetti

0.5 cup Tomato puree

0.25 cup Yellow onion

0.25 cup Carrot

0.25 cup Celery

0.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp Parmesan cheese

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.25 tsp Dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 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

  Increase the heat slightly and add the lean ground beef, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until browned and cooked through.

• 5

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

• 6

  Pour in the tomato puree and lower the heat to a simmer, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld for about 10 minutes.

• 7

  Drain the pasta and toss it directly into the skillet with the meat sauce until every strand is well coated.

• 8

  Serve immediately in a wide bowl topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.