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  • Serves: 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound whole wheat spaghetti
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion
finely chopped
1 large carrot
finely chopped
1 celery stalk
finely chopped
4 cloves garlic
minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 pound lean ground beef (90% or leaner)
1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add onion, carrot, and celery and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is beginning to brown, 5 to 8 minutes.
Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Add beef and cook, stirring and breaking up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 5 minutes.
Increase heat to high. Stir in tomatoes and cook until thickened, 4 to 6 minutes.
Stir in parsley and salt. Serve the sauce over the pasta, sprinkled with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 389
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 48 mg
Sodium 416 mg
Carbohydrates 53 g
Dietary Fiber 9 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 28 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 134 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 709 mg

EatingWell Magazine

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Spaghetti with Quick Meat Sauce. Recipe source: EatingWell Magazine. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.