ITALIAN BEEF AND SHELLS

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A veggie and pasta combo makes a hearty entree that comes together easily. Wine lends an extra touch of flavor to the sauce and makes this main dish a winner. -Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups uncooked medium pasta shells
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
1 small yellow summer squash, quartered and sliced
1 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
1/4 cup dry red wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, crumble beef; drain. Stir in the marinara sauce, squash, zucchini, wine and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 10-15 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into beef mixture and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 644mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges