PASTA Baked macaroni HI FIBER

By pat1908

Ingredients

• Serves 6
• 1/2 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1 onion diced
• 1 box 7 oz WHOLE WHEAT elbow macaronio
• 1 jar reduced sodium spaghetti sauce 15 oz
• 6 TBSPNS Parmesean cheese

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from mayoclinic.com

Preparation

Step 1

The type of fiber in whole-wheat pasta is insoluble — meaning it doesn't dissolve during digestion. Instead, it maintains its bulk, holds on to water and, as a result, helps prevent constipation.


Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.

Fill a large pot 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente (tender), 10 to 12 minutes, or according to the package directions. Drain the pasta thoroughly.

Add the cooked pasta and spaghetti sauce to the meat and onions. Stir to mix evenly. Spoon the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Bake until bubbly, about 25 to 35 minutes.