Meat and Spinach Pasta
Team member Kiran shares Part 2 of a list of what she buys at Whole Foods Market including bulk, meat and seafood, dairy, frozen, and prepared foods. Plus, this super quick and easy Meat and Spinach Pasta that makes a hearty and healthy dinner for busy families. You'll go in for seconds for this delicious sausage and mozzarella dish.
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole-wheat pasta
- 1 pound sausage or ground beef (local is usually available at Whole Foods Market)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 2 handfuls spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon oregano if using ground beef
- salt if using ground beef
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to directions on package; drain when finished cooking.
- While pasta is cooking, brown meat. Once meat is cooked through, drain.
- Mix in spinach with the meat. The heat will begin to wilt the spinach.
- Add in cheese and continue to stir to melt it.
- Add cooked pasta to the mix and combine.
- Add in tomatoes.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Meat and Spinach Pasta
Amount Per Serving
Calories 496
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 733mg32%
Potassium 486mg14%
Carbohydrates 34g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 26g52%
Vitamin A 1325IU27%
Vitamin C 9.7mg12%
Calcium 248mg25%
Iron 3.5mg19%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.