Quick Meat Sauce and Shells Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 lb lean ground beef
1 large sweet red pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 large green bell pepper, cored, seeded and diced
1 medium onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
2 (14 1/2 oz) cans diced tomatoes seasoned with basil garlic & oregano
1 tsp sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 lb medium pasta shell
1 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

Coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat and add crumbled ground beef, peppers, onion and garlic.
Cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in tomatoes, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Cover and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While sauce is simmering, cook pasta following package directions.
Drain.
Spoon sauce over pasta.
Top with shredded cheese and serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	328.27 Kcal (1374 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.86g	17%
Cholesterol	97.04mg	32%
Sodium	495.54mg	21%
Potassium	446.66mg	10%
Total Carbs	25.54g	9%
Sugars	3.66g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.3g	5%
Protein	29.74g	59%
Vitamin C	57.6mg	96%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	16%
Iron	10.7mg	59%
Calcium	330.1mg	33%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	120.51 Kcal (505 kJ)
Calories from fat	35.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.99g	17%
Cholesterol	35.63mg	32%
Sodium	181.92mg	21%
Potassium	163.97mg	10%
Total Carbs	9.38g	9%
Sugars	1.35g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.48g	5%
Protein	10.92g	59%
Vitamin C	21.2mg	96%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	16%
Iron	3.9mg	59%
Calcium	121.2mg	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
sweet

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Weightwatchers Points

7.2

Points
8

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Good Points

saturated fat free

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