Ingredients
- 18 ounces water
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 cups spinach
- 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 8 ounces whole grain elbow macaroni
- 1 red bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 green bell pepper, cored and diced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 (15 ounce) cans marinara sauce
Directions
In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
Add diced bell peppers, macaroni, marinara sauce, and water. Bring to boil then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes, until macaroni is tender, occasionally stirring.
Add milk and spinach. Stir slowly until the spinach wilts.
Sprinkle with cheese and stir well. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for about 2 minutes or until the cheese melts.
Enjoy!
Recipe in Action
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6 Servings
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Difficulty: Easy
Nutrition Tip 
Spinach is low in carbs but high in insoluble fiber. This type of fiber may benefit your digestion.
Macaroni and cheese can be made with a wide array of different cheese varieties. However, traditional Italian mac n' cheese uses Parmesan.
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