NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

1 oz dry whole wheat penne

0.5 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 tsp dried oregano

1 cup baby spinach

1 tbsp fresh parsley

2 tbsp beef broth

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon.

• 3

  Cook the beef until fully browned, then drain any excess fat from the pan.

• 4

  Reduce the heat to medium, add the olive oil and minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté for 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.

• 5

  Stir in the sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano to evenly coat the beef.

• 6

  Add the beef broth to the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

• 7

  Toss in the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.

• 8

  Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet, tossing everything together until well combined.

• 9

  Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.