Fresh Tomato, Beef & Penne Pasta

This recipe offers lots of flavor with little time. Penne pasta is tossed with Ground Beef and fresh tomatoes for a meal that's perfect for any night of the week.

  • 25
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 340
    Cal
  • 32 g
    Protein

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound Ground Beef (93% lean or leaner)
  • 3 teaspoons fresh minced garlic
  • 2 cups chopped tomatoes
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta, cooked
  • 2 tablespoons sliced fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking:

  1. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef and garlic; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Pour off drippings.

    Cook's Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed Ground Beef. Ground Beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of Ground Beef doneness.
  2. Stir in tomatoes, salt and pepper; cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add pasta and basil; toss. Sprinkle with cheese.

342 CALORIES

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4g SAT FAT

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32g PROTEIN

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4.6 mg IRON

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7.3 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 342 Calories; 88.2 Calories from fat; 9.8g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 0.03 g Trans Fat; 0.7 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.6 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 87 mg Cholesterol; 583 mg Sodium; 31 g Total Carbohydrate; 2.3 g Dietary Fiber; 32 g Protein; 4.6 mg Iron; 685 mg Potassium; 9.3 mg NE Niacin; 0.5 mg Vitamin B6; 2.8 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.3 mg Zinc; 45 mcg Selenium; 106.6 mg Choline.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Potassium, and Choline.

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