Beef Pasta with Ricotta

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 1
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 466.6
  • Total Fat: 14.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 62.0 mg
  • Sodium: 178.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 52.2 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 6.7 g
  • Protein: 35.0 g

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Introduction

Simple recipe and easy to modify for your personal preferences. Simple recipe and easy to modify for your personal preferences.
Number of Servings: 1

Ingredients

    1/3 bell pepper, green
    1/4 tsp. dried oregano
    3 oz. of lean, ground sirloin
    1/3 cup nonfat ricotta cheese
    1 clove garlic
    1 medium fresh tomato
    1/3 tbsp. olive oil
    1.5 oz. (dry, uncooked) pasta, thin spaghetti

Directions

1. Prepare pasta according to recipe provided; drain and set aside.
2. Chop bell pepper and tomato; mince garlic; set aside.
3. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic, chopped tomato and bell pepper 2-3 minutes or until bell pepper is slightly softened.
4. Add ground beef and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
5. Add cooked pasta along with oregano and ricotta. Cook for about 2-3 minutes more until heated through.

Makes 1 serving, easy to double for a dinner for two!

Number of Servings: 1

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BELLWETHER.