Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 8 oz cooked whole wheat pasta or lasagna noodles
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Sauté chopped onion and minced garlic in the same pot until translucent.
- Pour in beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil.
- Add sliced zucchini and cooked beef back to the pot. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Stir in cooked pasta or lasagna noodles. Simmer for 10 minutes to combine flavors.
- Top with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan. Cover until cheese melts.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for beef for a lighter version.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make it gluten-free.
- Adjust spice levels with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High-Protein, Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg