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Hearty Vegetable Beef Ragu

This recipe is healthy yet satisfying, quick yet delicious. It's on the table in less than 30 minutes, and it's something that my children will gobble up! If you are not fond of kale, stir in baby spinach or chopped broccoli instead. —Kim Van Dunk, Caldwell, New Jersey
Hearty Vegetable Beef Ragu
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  • Total Time
    Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings
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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

Directions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; crumble beef; drain.
  • Stir in tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, kale, peas, garlic powder and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until kale is tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir pasta into sauce. If desired, serve with cheese.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 302 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 7g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable.

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