NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

5 oz ground beef (93% lean)

0.75 oz dry pappardelle pasta

0.25 tsp extra virgin olive oil

0.25 cup yellow onion

0.25 cup carrots

0.25 cup celery

1 clove garlic

0.5 cup tomato puree

0.25 cup beef broth

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tbsp parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

• 1

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

• 2

  While the pasta cooks, heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add the finely diced onion, carrots, and celery.

• 3

  Sauté the vegetables for 5 to 7 minutes until softened, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

• 4

  Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and no longer pink.

• 5

  Stir in the tomato puree, beef broth, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper, then reduce the heat to low.

• 6

  Simmer the sauce for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

• 7

  Toss the cooked pappardelle with the bolognese sauce and serve immediately, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.