NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 oz whole wheat farfalle pasta

0.5 cup no-sugar-added marinara sauce

0.25 cup part-skim ricotta cheese

2 tbsp shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh baby spinach

0.25 tsp garlic powder

0.25 tsp dried oregano

0.13 tsp sea salt

0.13 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While pasta cooks, heat olive oil in a medium oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the ground beef, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir the fresh baby spinach into the beef mixture and cook for 1 minute until the leaves are wilted.

• 5

  Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet and add the cooked pasta, tossing everything together until well combined and heated through.

• 6

  Dollop the ricotta cheese over the top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

• 7

  Place the skillet under the broiler for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted, golden, and bubbly.