NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces Lean Ground Beef (93/7)

2 ounces Chickpea Pasta

1 cup chopped Zucchini

1/2 cup diced Red Bell Pepper

1/2 cup Marinara Sauce (no sugar added)

1 teaspoon Olive Oil

1/4 cup diced Yellow Onion

2 cloves minced Garlic

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 the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the lean ground beef and diced onion to the skillet, breaking the beef apart with a spatula until browned and cooked through.

• 4

  Stir in the minced garlic, zucchini, and red bell pepper, sautéing for 4-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

• 5

  Lower the heat to medium and pour in the marinara sauce, stirring to combine and heating until the sauce begins to simmer.

• 6

  Drain the pasta and add it directly into the skillet, tossing everything together until the pasta is well-coated in the sauce.

• 7

  Serve immediately in a large bowl, garnished with fresh basil or a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.