ITALIAN MEAL

Preparation time: 10 mins       Cooking time:  35 mins

INGREDIENTS:   Serves 6

450g  minced beef
1  onion, chopped
2  cloves garlic, minced
1  tbsp  olive oil
1  cup  sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2  cup  green pepper, chopped
1  courgette, cut into 1cm cubes
100g  dry vermicelli, broken into 5cm pieces
3  tsp  dried Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper,to taste
350g  can of no-salt-added whole tomatoes
700ml  tomato juice
1  cup  fresh spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
1/4  cup parmesan cheese, grated

Method:

• Spray a large skillet with non-stick spray coating.cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat. Drain, set aside.
• Return skillet to heat and add olive oil. Add mushrooms, green pepper and courgette; stir -fry 2-3 minutes. Add vermicelli. Cook until pasta is golden brown and vegetables are al dente. Add cooked meat, seasoning, tomatoes and tomato juice. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
• Stir in spinach, cover and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parmesan just before serving.