Quick Pasta Supper

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large green peppers or 1 large red pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional)
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 (23 ounce) can spaghetti sauce
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • 1 lb pasta

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, for the pasta.
  2. Scramble fry the ground beef in olive oil, with garlic, salt and pepper.
  3. Add the onions, peppers and mushrooms, and saute until onion is soft.
  4. Add the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, parlsey and basil.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes, or up to 1 hour.
  6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions.
  7. Drain.
  8. Return to large pot.
  9. Stir the sauce into the pasta, or serve separately.
  10. Serve with freshly grated parmesan, mozzarella or cheddar cheese, homemade biscuits and a green salad.
  11. Variation: For a beef stroganoff type of dish, use 2 cans of mushroom soup and 1 can of milk instead of the tomatoes and spaghetti sauce, and 1 package of egg noodles, instead of pasta.
  12. Kids love this!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

605 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.4g 41% DV
Total Fat 40.5g 52% DV
Carbs 46.2g 17% DV
Fiber 11.4g 41% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10141.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2041.8mg 43% DV
Cholesterol 20mg 7% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 107.5mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 110.5mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 127.5mg 10% DV
Iron 17.1mg 95% 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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