Weeknight Beef Skillet

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked yolk-free whole wheat noodles
• 1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon sugar, optional
• 1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Description

1. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook beef and pepper over medium heat 5-7 minutes or until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain.
2. Add tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning and, if desired, sugar to beef mixture; bring to a boil. Stir in vegetables; heat through. Serve with noodles; sprinkle with parsley.