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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This hearty, healthy meal is quick to make with items on hand. Ground beef is cooked in a tomato sauce with kidney beans and vegetables, then mixed with macaroni. Any vegetable can be used for the corn and celery, depending on your preferences. Ingredients:
12 ounces whole wheat macaroni (or other small pasta like bowtie or rotini) |
1 lb lean ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey |
1 small onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 stalk celery, sliced |
1/2 cup frozen sweet corn |
1 (14 ounce) can kidney beans |
3 tablespoons tomato paste |
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1 tablespoon italian seasoning |
1 tablespoon paprika |
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to directions on package, reserving a little bit of pasta water.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat, add ground beef and cook about 5 minutes, until meat is not quite cooked through.
3. Add onion and garlic, and saute about 2 minutes.
4. Add celery, corn and kidney beans, cook about 2 minutes, or until corn is thawed.
5. Stir in tomato paste, add diced tomatoes, italian seasoning and paprika.
6. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5-10 minutes to let flavors combine.
7. Stir cooked macaroni and reserved pasta water into beef and tomato mixture and serve.
8. Top with shredded cheese if desired.
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