Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 3 large carrots (peeled and finely chopped)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 rib celery (finely chopped)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 5 cups low sodium beef broth
- 798 ml canned diced tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat macaroni pasta, uncooked
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Sauté chopped carrots, onion, and celery until softened (3-4 minutes).
- Stir in Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, paprika, pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground beef, cooking until browned (2-3 minutes) while crumbling it.
- Pour in broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a boil and cover for about 5-10 minutes until carrots are tender.
- Stir in macaroni and tomato sauce; cover again and cook for another 7-8 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite veggies like bell peppers or spinach. For leftovers, store in airtight containers; they last up to 3 days.