Lunch: Rotini with Spicy Meat Sauce

Diced tomatoes with green chiles add heat to ordinary pasta sauce. The delicious dinner goes from stovetop to tabletop in 30 minutes.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Rotini with Spicy Meat Sauce

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

2 2/3 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
3 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
2 medium onions, chopped (1 cup)
1 small zucchini, sliced, slices quartered (1 cup)
2 cans (14.5 oz each) diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, undrained
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)

Instructions

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef, celery and onions over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return to skillet.
Stir in drained pasta and remaining ingredients except cheese. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.

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