Italian Beef Fusilli

Italian Beef Fusilli With Roasted Zucchini, And Fresh Parmesan

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PREP TIME: 10 Minutes/ COOK TIME: 35 Minutes

SERVING SIZE: Makes 2 (Based off My Fitness Pal App)/ CALORIES: 920/ Protein 41g

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Medium

INGREDIENTS: Zucchini, Onion, Fusilli Pasta, 1/8 Cup Parmasean Cheese, 2 TBSP Cream Cheese, Ground Beef, 1 TBSP Italian Seasoning, 1 TBSP Garlic Powder, 3 TBSP Sour Cream

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Step 1: Prep

Bring a large pot of water to a boil

Wash and dry produce

Preheat oven to 450 degrees

Trim and half zucchini, slice into half moons

Finely dice onion

Step 2: Cook Vegetables

Line a sheet pan

Place zucchini, and drizzle with oil

Season with ¼ TSP of salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning, italian seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika

Bake for 15 minutes

While zucchini cooks, heat a large pan on medium heat with a drizzle of oil

Add onions, and season with ¼ TSP of salt, pepper, and italian seasoning

Cook for 4 minutes

Step 3: Cook Pasta

While vegetables cook, cook pasta

Once water has boiled, cook Fusilli for 3 minutes

Reserve ¾ cup of water, and drain remainder

Toss with a drizzle of of oil, and set aside

Step 4: Make Sauce

While pasta cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a pan used for onions on medium heat

Add beef, garlic powder, italian seasoning, and ¼ TSP of salt and pepper

Cook breaking into small pieces

Cook for 6 minutes

Reduce to low, stir in cream cheese, ½ cup reserved pasta cooking water, and 1 TBSP butter

Cook stirring occasionally until cream cheese and butter are melted and combined for 2 minutes

Step 5: Finish Pasta

Add vegetables and Fusilli with sauce, stir to combine

Season with ¼ TSP of salt and pepper

Turn off heat, stir in sour cream, and half the parmesean

If needed, add splashes of pasta water if necessary

Step 6: Finish and Serve

Divide pasta between bowls

Top with remaining parmesean

Serve Hot and Enjoy!