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Beefed Up Protein Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground turkey
  • 1 each red, yellow and green bell pepper
  • 1 sweet onion
  • 1 28oz can tomato sauce
  • 1 pkg pasta of your choice
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 tbsp Italian seasonings
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • dried parsley

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Can opener
  • 2 Medium sized bowls

Method
 

  1. Dice onion and bell peppers and place in bowl
  2. Brown meat in saucepan, drain and place in separate bowl
  3. Add oil, garlic, diced vegetables and pasta to saucepan
  4. Cook until onions become tender
  5. Return meat to sauce pan
  6. Pour in tomato sauce and add Italian seasoning
  7. Mix well, cover and cook until pasta is desired consistency
  8. Stir in mozzarella
  9. Serve topped with a parmesan and dusting of parsley