NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

2 oz Chickpea penne pasta

4 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.5 cup No-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.5 cup Fresh spinach

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

1 oz Part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

• 2

  Boil the chickpea pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 3

  In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced yellow onion and minced garlic until they are fragrant and translucent.

• 4

  Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, seasoning it with sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano, and cook until it is thoroughly browned.

• 5

  Stir in the fresh spinach until it is wilted, then pour in the marinara sauce and simmer the mixture for 3 minutes.

• 6

  Combine the cooked pasta with the beef and sauce mixture in a small baking dish, tossing well to ensure every noodle is coated.

• 7

  Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the dish.

• 8

  Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the cheese is melted and begins to turn golden brown.