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healthy pasta sauce with hidden vegetables

Pasta Sauce with Hidden Veggies

Healthy pasta sauce with hidden veggies is an easy weeknight dinner everyone will enjoy. Packed with vegetables, high-protein & delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 lbs Ground Beef
  • 8 oz Mushrooms finely sliced/chopped
  • 1 Medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 Carrots diced
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 24 oz Marinara Sauce
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning or Herbs de Provence
  • Salt/Pepper to taste 1/2 tsp or more
  • 1/4 cup Optional (Basil, Parmesan)

Instructions
 

  • Chop & dice veggies.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large deep skillet over medium high heat. Brown the ground beef. Sauté until half way cooked through.
  • Add mushrooms to the skillet with beef and sauté until browned, about 3 minutes.
  • Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium- low heat.
  • Add remaining vegetables carrots and red pepper and cook until softened, 3-5 minutes.
  • Lastly, add the marinara sauce and seasoning. Stir ingredients together.
  • Cover with lid, reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL- Add chopped fresh basil or parmesan in the end, if desired.

Notes

Storage: Air tight container in refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freeze: Air tight container or zip lock bag. Allow sauce to first cool completely. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheat: Stove top on low heat or microwave.
Keyword High Protein, Meal Prep, Pasta Sauce with Hidden Veggies, high-protein, meal prep