Ingredients
- 18 oz water
- 1/2 C low-fat milk
- 2 C spinach
- 1/3 C mozzarella cheese
- 8 oz whole Grain elbow macaroni
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cans marinara sauce
Directions
Mise En Place
- Dice the bell peppers, shred mozzarella cheese if necessary.
- Measure out all ingredients.
Preparation
- In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
- Add diced bell peppers, macaroni, marinara sauce, and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until macaroni is tender, occasionally stirring.
- Add milk and spinach. Stir slowly until the spinach wilts.
- Sprinkle with cheese and stir well. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Serve and enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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6 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Spinach is low in carbs but high in insoluble fiber. This type of fiber may benefit your digestion.
Macaroni and cheese can be made with a wide array of different cheese varieties. However, traditional Italian mac n' cheese uses parmesan.
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