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Skillet Noodles and Beef with Spinach

This one pot meal is a great and healthy way to simplify dinner.  These Skillet Noodles with Beef and Spinach are a family favorite that kids are sure to love.

​Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients
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½ lb lean ground beef
½ cup onion, chopped
1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, low sodium
1 ½ cup water
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp oregano, dried
¼ tsp basil, ​dried
6 oz uncooked whole wheat spaghetti
1 package (10 oz) frozen spinach, chopped
½ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Instructions
  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet. Drain and rinse to remove excess fat.
  2. Add onion, tomato sauce, water, and spices to the drained, cooked beef. Cover and bring to a boil.
  3. Add noodles. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. Defrost spinach in the microwave. Drain and squeeze out excess liquid and repeat if necessary.  Stir spinach into skillet mixture. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir mixture and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Add water if mixture gets too dry.

*Nutrition information includes whole wheat spaghetti in analysis.

Source: What's Cooking - USDA
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​​Nutrition Information*
Serving Size: 1 ½ cups

Calories: 400
Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Protein: 30g
Sodium: 240mg
Carbohydrates: 46g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 8g


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    • Breakfast
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    • Desserts
    • Dips and Salsas
    • Drinks and Smoothies
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    • Healthy Eating >
      • MyPlate
      • Understanding The Nutrition Label
      • Added Sugar
      • Healthy Snacking Tips
      • Calories Needed Each Day
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      • Recipe Videos
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      • What Can $16 Buy?
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