Clean Eating
Italian Beefy Pasta Bake
Kale Caesar Salad
Ingredients
- 1½ lb ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (14.5-oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup less sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 12 oz whole wheat penne pasta
- ½ cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook beef in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly; drain.
- Transfer beef to a 5- to 7-quart slow cooker; stir in onion, bell pepper, tomatoes, broth, Italian seasoning, pepper, and salt.
- Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Stir pasta into beef mixture; sprinkle with cheese.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 6 oz French bread, cubed
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 1 bunch lacinato kale, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
Side Dish Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Toss bread with oil, salt, and pepper on a rimmed baking sheet; spread in a single layer. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until browned and crisp. Cool 10 minutes.
- Toss together bread cubes, kale, and dressing in a bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
498
|
234
|
732
|
| Fat (g) | 18 | 16 | 34 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 5 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 55 | 18 | 73 |
| Fiber (g) | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 532 | 507 | 1039 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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