VEGGIE LOADED PASTA

Name: VEGGIE LOADED PASTA
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: European, American, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 lb 93/7 ground beef; 1 cup portobello mushroom; 1/2 white onion; 1 bell pepper; 1 large zucchini; 3 cups marinara sauce; 8 oz whole wheat pasta (or protein pasta); Avocado oil spray; Salt; Pepper; 2-3 garlic cloves

8 steps

Prep:5minCook:30min

MEAL PREP FOR WEIGHT LOSS: HIGH PROTEIN VEGGIE LOADED PASTA 🍝 When I first started my journey, I thought there had to be “off limit” foods. I learned the over restriction would most likely lead to binging so now I lean into cravings in a balanced way rather than ignoring them. This pasta dish not only satisfies my cravings but packs over 30 grams of protein, 12 grams of fiber, and tons of vegetables!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:29:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories508.1 kcal (25%)

Total Fat13 g (19%)

Carbs62.9 g (24%)

Sugars15.2 g (17%)

Protein37.4 g (75%)

Sodium1146.2 mg (57%)

Fiber10.6 g (38%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 LB93/7 ground beef

1 cupportobello mushroom

0.5white onion

1bell pepper

1zucchini

large

3 cupsmarinara sauce

8 ozwhole wheat pasta

Instructions

Step 1

1. Finely chop the vegetables.

Step 2

2. Cook pasta according to the package. Drain and put to the side.

Step 3

3. Lightly grease a pan with avocado oil.

Step 4

4. Add in the ground beef and cook for 3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.

Step 5

5. Add in the onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Combine well and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 6

6. Add in the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 7

7. Add in the marinara sauce and pasta sauce. Simmer for 5-6 minutes on low heat or until the vegetables is fully cooked. Add more seasonings if needed.

Step 8

8. Divide into 4 servings (~1.75 cup pasta) and top with your choice of cheese if you’d like.