HEARTY VEGETABLE BEEF RAGOUT

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  • 8

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked whole wheat spiral pasta
  • 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 jar (24 ounces) meatless spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh kale
  • 1 package (9 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.

Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, kale, peas, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes or until kale is tender. Stir pasta into sauce. If desired, serve with cheese.
Yield: 8 servings.