NUTRITION

SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS

7 oz 93% lean ground beef

0.75 cup cooked whole grain penne

1 tsp extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves garlic

0.25 cup yellow onion

1 cup baby spinach

0.25 tsp sea salt

0.25 tsp black pepper

0.5 tsp dried oregano

0.5 tsp dried basil

1 tbsp fresh parsley

PREPARATION

• 1

  Cook the whole grain penne in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and set aside.

• 2

  Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

• 3

  Add the diced yellow onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes.

• 4

  Add the lean ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until thoroughly browned.

• 5

  Stir in the minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, sea salt, and black pepper, cooking for 60 seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen.

• 6

  Incorporate the cooked pasta and baby spinach into the skillet.

• 7

  Toss the mixture continuously for 2 minutes until the spinach has wilted and the pasta is coated in the herb oil.

• 8

  Remove from heat and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.