Quick Meat Sauce and Shells |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 8 Minutes |
Ready In: 23 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This makes a nice and quick weeknight meal. It is high in fiber. The recipe is from Family Circle. Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef |
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced |
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced |
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped |
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped |
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano |
1 teaspoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 lb medium pasta shell |
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded |
Directions:
1. Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat and add crumbled ground beef, peppers, onion and garlic.
2. Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt and black pepper.
4. Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. While sauce is simmering, cook pasta following package directions.
6. Drain.
7. Spoon sauce over pasta.
8. Top with shredded cheese and serve.
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