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Sirloin Pasta
with Roasted Zucchini

A cozy bowl of spaghetti and simple meat sauce, with roasted zucchini on the side. A filling lunch made with everyday ingredients and a portion that’s easy to measure.

About 30 minutes 1 serving About 475 calories · 35 g protein
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Bowl of spaghetti with sirloin tomato meat sauce and zucchini
Baba’s spaghetti with sirloin meat sauce and zucchini.

A satisfying lunch

Comfort food with a veggie on the side.

The ground sirloin and pasta make a hearty bowl, while roasted zucchini adds color and a tender, savory side. Use cooking spray and your favorite Italian herbs to keep it simple.

Nutrition is an estimate based on the listed amounts and the package labels shown. Your pasta brand and zucchini size can change the total.

How Baba makes it

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a small sheet pan with parchment or lightly coat it with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Spread the zucchini on the pan. Lightly mist with cooking spray and season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until tender and browned at the edges.

  3. 3

    While the zucchini roasts, cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and weigh out 100 g cooked pasta for this serving.

  4. 4

    Lightly coat a skillet with cooking spray. Add the ground sirloin and cook over medium heat, breaking it into small pieces, until it reaches 160°F and is no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until hot. Spoon the meat sauce over the pasta and serve with the roasted zucchini.

Baba’s tip

Roast extra zucchini while the oven is hot. It reheats easily and makes tomorrow’s lunch a little easier.

Estimated nutrition per serving: about 475 calories and 35 g protein. The beef amount is weighed raw; pasta is weighed after cooking.

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