Recipe Name Spinach and beef spaghetti Submitted by soci205506 Recipe Description whole wheat spaghetti cooked with beef and spinach, smothered in fresh tomato sauce and seasoning. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 15 Cook Time (minutes) 35 Ready In (minutes) 50

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 16 ounces spaghetti, whole-wheat 8 medium whole (2-3/5 tomatoes, pureed (not canned puree) 1 medium (2-1/2\" dia) pureed in blender 5 cloves Garlic, Minced 1 pound ground beef, 90% lean meat 1 1/2 cups Spinach, chopped 1 1/2 medium (approx 2-3/4\" long, 2-1/2\" dia) Peppers, sweet, red, raw, chopped 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 cup olive oil, extra virgin 1/4 cup grated parmesan 1 dash salt, table 1 dash black pepper, ground Steps Sequence Step 1 Cook the spaghetti in boiling water. 2 Roast the tomatoes, onion 3 Pour vinegar over the tomatoes and let it simmer. When cooked, add everything into the blender with the peppers. 4 Put beef in the same pan and cook. 5 Pour the sauce over the beef and let it sit for about 5 min. 6 When the sauce is done pour the cooked spaghetti into the pan and blend everything together. 7 Sprinkle Parmesan cheese.