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Ingredients

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• 1 lb extra lean ground beef

• 1/2 onion, diced

• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed

• 1 cup of frozen peas & carrots

• 1 jar pasta sauce

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 3 cups of water

• 8 ounces of whole wheat penne

• 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions ​​

 

1. Cook ground beef and onion in a large pot over medium heat, stirring continuously for about 10 minutes or until no longer pink

2. Add spinach, peas & carrots, pasta sauce, garlic, and water to skillet. Stir. Bring to a boil

3. Add penne. Stir until penne are covered by liquid. Cover with a lid. Turn heat to low and cook about 18-20

minutes or until noodles are tender. Stir regularly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot

4. Add 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese and stir into the sauce. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top

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