HEALTHY SPAGHETTI MEAL PREP

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HEALTHY SPAGHETTI MEAL PREP

Yield 4-6

Prep time

10 Min

Cook time

15 Min

Total time

25 Min

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters
• 1 celery stalk, cut into chunks
• 1 carrot, peeled and cut into chunks
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 jalapeno, stem removed
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• 1 Lb lean brown beef
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 lb pasta of choice, cooked al dente

Instructions

1. To a food processor add the bell pepper chunks, onion, celery, carrot, garlic and jalapeno, pulse until everything is very finely chopped.
2. Transfer the chopped vegetables to a large saute pan set over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the tomato paste, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika and dried oregano and continue to cook for 3-4 more minutes.
3. Add in the ground beef and break everything up with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the beef is browning and loosened into chunks, about 2-3 minutes. Pour in the beef stock and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add in the tomato sauce and continue to cook for 8-10 minutes on low heat so all the flavors melt together and the sauce thickens slightly.
4. Toss in the cooked pasta and portion out your spaghetti meal prep.

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