INGREDIENTS
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1 pound extra-lean ground beef
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1 14 1/2 ounce can no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
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3 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices
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2 medium onions, cut into thin wedges
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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6 cloves garlic, minced
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1 large red sweet pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch slices
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1 16 ounce tub refrigerated cooked polenta
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1/4 cup purchased pesto
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Fresh basil sprigs (optional)