Chop veggies of choice, set aside.
Fill large pot with heavily salted water. Put in high heat.
Heat large skillet and spray pan with non stick spray (unless using non stick pan) and place meat or meat substitute in pan. Put over medium heat and use spatula or spoon to break up meat as it cooks. Add 2 TBSP Mediterranean seasoning to meat.
When water boils cook the pasta according to instructions. This dish works with whatever pasta your family enjoys. My family eats lentil pasta but regular pasta, gluten free pasta etc works great too,If you are looking to eliminate the pasta for low carb purposes replace the pasta with zucchini spirals or cauliflower. (cook these accordingly) When the meat is done cooking, drain in a colander.
When the pasta is done cooking, drain in a colander.
Meanwhile, after the meat is done cooking using butter or oil of choice cook your chopped veggies in the same pan that you just cooked the meat. Once the veggies are soft add the meat, granulated garlic, loaded salt and pepper, freshly ground pepper, and sauce of choice and heat through.
Portion pasta into dishes as desired (or pasta substitute).
Once the meat and veggie mixture is hot, spoon over the pasta.
Garnish with fresh parm (optional)
Enjoy!
Ideas: Ground Turkey with Alfredo and squashGround Beef with Marinara and green beans Ground Chicken with Alfredo and broccoliMeatless Crumbles with marinara and zucchiniThe possibilities are endless, use what you have on hand!