Protein Packed Beef Dinner: Meal Prep

Instructions:

1. Cook the protein pasta in salted water for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast iron skillet or oven-safe sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until deeply browned and no pink remains.
3. Stir in minced garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant.
4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, allowing it to darken slightly to intensify the flavor.
5. Pour in the beef bone broth, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned beef bits (fond).
6. Add crushed tomatoes, diced zucchini, sea salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until zucchini slightly softens.
7. Fold in the undercooked protein pasta, stirring until evenly coated in the sauce.
8. Top with shredded part-skim mozzarella and bake in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.