Pork-Vegetable Skillet Primavera

Name: Pork-Vegetable Skillet Primavera
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound ground pork (lean); 0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 1 zucchini (medium, diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried, no salt); 0.25 cup tomato sauce (no-salt-added); 0.25 cup water (or no-salt-added vegetable broth); 2 cup fresh spinach (baby); 2 cup whole wheat pasta (cooked)

A vibrant and quick one-pan meal featuring lean ground pork sautéed with zucchini, bell peppers, and fresh spinach in a light herb-infused sauce, served with whole wheat pasta.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $2.49/serving

Dietary

Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Sodium
Low-Calorie

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound ground pork (lean)
0.5 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
1 zucchini (medium, diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried, no salt)
0.25 cup tomato sauce (no-salt-added)
0.25 cup water (or no-salt-added vegetable broth)
2 cup fresh spinach (baby)
2 cup whole wheat pasta (cooked)

Instructions

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 pound ground pork and 1/2 diced yellow onion. Cook, breaking apart the pork, until browned and onion is softened, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
Add 1 diced green bell pepper and 1 diced zucchini to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato sauce and 1/4 cup water or no-salt-added vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
Stir in 2 cups fresh baby spinach until just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the pork and vegetable mixture over 2 cups cooked whole wheat pasta, dividing evenly into 4 portions.

Notes

Cook your whole wheat pasta while you prepare the skillet mixture to ensure everything is ready at the same time. The vegetables should still have a slight bite for best texture. Any leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 444
Protein: 26.4 g
Carbohydrates: 29 g
Fat: 24.3 g
Fiber: 5.9 g
Sodium: 145 mg
Saturated Fat: 7.5 g
Sugar: 4.4 g
Cholesterol: 75 mg