Rotini & Beef Skillet Meal

6 servings - 4 PP per serving

Ingredients: 

• 1 19oz can of spiced Tomatoes (I used Aylmer Accents Original w/onion, celery, green pepper)
  
• 1 cup of zucchini (chopped)
  
• ½ cup of onion (chopped)
  
• 1 cup fresh mushrooms (chopped)
  
• 1 cup green pepper (chopped)
  
• Garlic powder (to taste)
  
• Onion powder (to taste)
  
• 1 cup of cooked extra lean ground beef (crumbled)
  
• 2 cups whole wheat rotini (cooked)
  

Directions:

• In a skillet/fry pan cook the ground beef, mushrooms, onions, & green pepper. Set aside.
• Empty can of tomatoes into a large, heavy saucepan.
• Turn heat to medium and add the chopped zucchini.
• Season with garlic powder and onion powder.
• Let the tomatoes and zucchini bubble gently on medium heat until zucchini is tender.
• Stir frequently and break up the tomatoes somewhat while stirring.
• Turn heat to low and add ground beef mixture.
• Mix thoroughly and then add cooked rotini.
• Stir to coat the rotini with sauce mixture,
• Cover and remove from heat.
• Let sit a few minutes before serving.

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