Quick Meat Sauce And Shells

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
  • 1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 lb medium pasta shell
  • 1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat and add crumbled ground beef, peppers, onion and garlic.
  2. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt and black pepper.
  4. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. While sauce is simmering, cook pasta following package directions.
  6. Drain.
  7. Spoon sauce over pasta.
  8. Top with shredded cheese and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

395 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.1g 34% DV
Total Fat 18.7g 24% DV
Carbs 45.3g 16% DV
Fiber 9.4g 34% DV
Sugar 5g 10% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10183.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 677mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 33.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 115.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 46.9mg 52% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 323.3mg 25% DV
Iron 4.6mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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