Healthy Beef Pasta Roasted Veggies (Printable)
Lean beef, roasted veggies, and tomato sauce create a Mediterranean-style pasta packed with flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Pasta & Protein
01 - 10 ounces whole wheat macaroni
02 - 14 ounces lean ground beef
→ Vegetables & Sauce
03 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
04 - 1 medium bell pepper, diced
05 - 2 cups tomato sauce
06 - 1 teaspoon herbes de Provence
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced zucchini and bell pepper with 1 tablespoon olive oil, spread onto a baking tray, and roast for 20 minutes or until tender.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the whole wheat macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the lean ground beef. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
04 - Add roasted vegetables, cooked pasta, tomato sauce, and herbes de Provence to the skillet with beef. Stir until evenly combined and heated through. Season to taste.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses simple pantry staples and easy to find fresh vegetables
- Balanced for high protein and whole grain fiber
- Roasting vegetables packs in rich caramelized flavor
- Ready in under 45 minutes for busy weeknights
02 -
- High in protein for long lasting fullness
- Packed with plant fiber from whole wheat and veggies
- Balanced Mediterranean flavors please even picky eaters
03 -
- Do not skip roasting the vegetables even if tempted for speed. It creates the sweet concentrated flavor that sets the dish apart.
- If your pasta sits before serving toss it with a drizzle of olive oil to prevent clumping. Always taste and adjust seasoning after combining the ingredients because every tomato sauce is a bit different.