One-Skillet Italian Meal (GISFW)

One-Skillet Italian Meal

1 pound ground round/turkey
1 onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
½ cup chopped green pepper
1 zucchini, cut in to ½ inch cubes
4 ounces whole wheat spaghetti pasta, broken into 2 inch pieces
3 teaspoons dreid Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 14.5 oz. can no-salt-added whole tomatoes chopped
2 ½ cups reduced sodium tomato juice
1 cup fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Spray a large 12 inch skillet with nonstick spray. Cook ground beef, onion and garlic over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until meat is browned and onion is tender. Drain and set aside.

Return skillet to heat and add olive oil. Add mushrooms, green pepper and zucchini; stir-fry 2 to 3 minutes. Add pasta. Cook, stirring occasionally and very gently, until pasta is golden-brown and vegetables are crisp-tender. Spoon cooked meat unto skillet over pasta and vegetables. Add seasonings, tomatoes and tomato juice. Cover, reduced heat to low and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir in spinach, cover and continue to cook 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan just before serving.

Per serving: 338 calories (44 percent from fat), 17 grams total fat (6 grams saturated), 55 mil. Cholesterol, 29 grams carbs, 20 grams protein, 324 mil. Sodium, 3 grams dietary fiber.