Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 3 cups onions, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, diced
- 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (16 oz) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (16 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
- 3 cans (10 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth
- 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti, marinara, or pasta sauce, we used Prego's Heart Smart
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
- 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper or to taste
- 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
- Grated Parmesan cheese to top each bowl with, optional
Course: lunch,soup,main course,main dish,dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean,Italian,European