Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 1 lb lean ground beef (or use turkey or pork if you want)
  • 1 small onion (finely diced)
  • 1 large carrot ((peeled and shredded))
  • 1 cup freshly chopped spinach
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken, beef or vegetable broth
  • 28 oz canned crushed tomatoes
  • 375 grams box of whole grain spaghetti ((about 13 oz))

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat, stirring often, until beef is browned. (If not using lean ground beef, you may want to drain excess fat from the pan)
  • Add shredded carrot, spinach, salt, garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, basil and red pepper flakes and cook 1-2 minutes.
  • Add broth and crushed tomatoes. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and then dry spaghetti and reduce to medium heat. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked, stirring often to keep spaghetti from clumping. (If sauce thickens too quickly and pasta is not yet cooked, simply add another ¼-½ cup broth and keep cooking)
  • When pasta is cooked, taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Optional: add 1 teaspoon granulated sugar if tomatoes are bitter.
  • Serve with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh basil as desired.