Zucchini, Beef and Pasta Supper

Makes 4 servings

This fast and easy dinner is made with beef, a nutrient-dense food. It’s a great way to meet your nutrition needs!

Total preparation time and cooking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ teaspoon salt
1 can (13 ¾ to 14 ½ ounce) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
⅛ teaspoon ground red pepper
2 cups sliced zucchini, cut ½ inch thick
1 cup uncooked farfalle (bow tie) pasta
2 plum tomatoes, each cut into 4 wedges
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Method

1.	In large nonstick skillet, brown ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up into 1-inch crumbles. Remove beef with slotted spoon; pour off drippings. Season beef with salt; set aside.
2.	In same skillet, add broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper, zucchini and pasta, pushing pasta into liquid. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium. Simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
3.	Return beef to skillet and add tomatoes; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition information per serving:
(serving size: 1 ½ cups)
296 calories; 28 g protein; 11 g fat; 715 mg sodium; 72 mg cholesterol; 22 g carbohydrate

Source: Cook it Quick : University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension

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