NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

6 oz Ground beef (93% lean)

1.5 oz Chickpea penne pasta

0.5 cup Tomato puree

1 cup Zucchini

0.25 cup Yellow onion

1 clove Garlic

1 tsp Dried oregano

0.25 tsp Sea salt

0.25 tsp Black pepper

1 tbsp Fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Boil a pot of salted water and cook the chickpea pasta according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.

• 2

  In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the diced onion until the meat is cooked through and the onion is translucent.

• 3

  Add the minced garlic and diced zucchini to the skillet, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the zucchini begins to soften.

• 4

  Stir in the tomato puree, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, allowing the sauce to simmer and thicken for 5 minutes.

• 5

  Fold the cooked pasta into the beef and vegetable mixture, tossing well to coat every noodle in the savory sauce.

• 6

  Garnish with fresh parsley before serving warm.