NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

1.5 oz whole wheat spaghetti

6 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.5 cup marinara sauce

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

1 whole garlic clove

1 tsp dried oregano

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

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

• 3

  Add the minced garlic clove and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and season with sea salt and black pepper.

• 5

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

• 6

  Stir in the marinara sauce and dried oregano, reducing the heat to low to let the flavors simmer for 5 minutes.

• 7

  Drain the spaghetti and add it directly to the skillet, tossing well to coat the noodles in the meat sauce.

• 8

  Plate the spaghetti and finish with a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese.