INGREDIENTS
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1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey, see shopping tip
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1 teaspoon olive oil
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3 cups onions, chopped
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4 carrots, chopped
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4 celery stalks, chopped
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 (28oz) can tomatoes, diced
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1 (16 oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (16 oz) can white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
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1 (16 oz) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
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3 (10oz) cans reduced-sodium beef broth
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1 (24 oz) jar marinara or pasta sauce, I used Prego’s Heart Smart pasta sauce
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½ cup water
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1 zucchini, chopped
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2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
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Fresh ground pepper, to taste
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6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
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Grated Parmesan cheese to top each bowl with, optional
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