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Soy "Beef" and Macaroni Casserole   From Miavita Many old-favorite comfort foods are too high in saturated fat to fit into today's healthy eating styles. Here, the switch from beef to a soy substitute brings together the best of both worlds.

Ingredients

2	cloves	garlic, minced
1	-	red bell pepper, seeded and cut into small dice
1	-	green bell pepper, seeded and cut into small dice
1	-	package (14 oz.) ground soy "meat," such as Smart Ground
2	cans	(14 oz. each) recipe-ready tomatoes with Italian herbs
2	tablespoon	chopped fresh parsley
-	-	Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1	-	lb. elbow macaroni or other small sturdy pasta shape
-	-	Canola oil cooking spray
1	-	large onion, chopped

Preparation

- Estimated cooking time: 30-60 minutes -

1	Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente. Drain and rinse under running water. Set aside.
2	Lightly coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook onions until soft, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3	Stir in red and green peppers and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add soy meat, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Add tomatoes and parsley. Cook over medium-low heat for 4 - 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
4	Add cooked macaroni and stir to combine. Warm briefly and transfer to a serving dish.

Nutritional Analysis
Number of Servings: 6 servings

Per Serving Calories 390 Carbohydrate 69 g Fat 1.5 g Fiber 8 g Protein 25 g Saturated fat 0 g Sodium 250 mg

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