- 1 lb lean ground beef
- ½ cup onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1- 14 oz can diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
- 1 ½ cups frozen vegetable medley (corn, peas, green beans, and corn)
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving
Heat a large Dutch or heavy bottomed pot over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef with the onions and garlic until no pink is left. Season with ½ tsp salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Pour in the beef broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and dried herbs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the pasta and frozen vegetables, and simmero for 10 minutes or until the pasta is fully cooked. Season with ½- 1 tsp of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with grated Parmesan on top.
Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1730mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 21mg