NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz 93% lean ground beef

2 oz Chickpea penne pasta

0.5 cup Marinara sauce

1 tsp Extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

0.5 tsp Dried oregano

1 tbsp Fresh basil

PREPARATION

• 1

  Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente.

• 2

  While pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic and ground beef to the skillet, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon and browning it completely.

• 4

  Drain any excess fat from the skillet, then stir in the marinara sauce, sea salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.

• 5

  Lower the heat and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet, tossing well to coat every noodle in the savory beef sauce.

• 7

  Serve immediately topped with freshly chopped basil for a bright finish.