Beef / Pork

Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef) takes several minutes to prepare.

Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef) takes several minutes to cook.

Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef) makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef) are:

1/2 pound dried pasta
1 14.5 ounce can whole tomatoes, incl juice
1 14.5 ounce can stewed tomatoes, incl juice
4 cups fresh spinach
4 ounces 93% lean ground beef
2 Tbsp sugar
S&P to taste

Here is how you make Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef):

Cook pasta according to package directions. Just before draining, add spinach directly to the pot, and drain pasta/spinach together. Reserve some cooking liquid (1/4 c max).While pasta is cooking, brown ground beef (no oil needed), and use kitchen shears to cut tomatoes (can do this in the can).Return pasta/spinach to hot pot, add all other ingredients. It will be a little soupy at first. Cook on low until the "sauce" reduces down to your satisfaction. Season to taste (I like LOTS of fresh black pepper)Optional: top w/ shredded parmesan (calories not included)Serving Size:?Makes about 4 1.5 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FITINEASTBAY.

The nutritional information for Macaroni and Tomatoes (w/ beef) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 379.1

• Total Fat: 10.8 g
• Cholesterol: 39.0 mg
• Sodium: 285.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 54.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.8 g
• Protein: 20.6 g