HEARTY GARDEN SPAGHETTI

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My husband and I wanted a pleasing dish that didn't leave a ton of leftovers. My spaghetti with beef and fresh veggies is perfectly filling for four. -Wanda Quist, Loveland, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces uncooked multigrain spaghetti
Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven coated with cooking spray, cook beef, onion and red pepper over medium-high heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 3-5 minutes longer or until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Meanwhile, cook spaghetti according to package directions., Serve spaghetti with sauce and, if desired, cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 649mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 36g protein. Diabetic Exchanges