Lean Ground Beef Pasta with Tomato Sauce

Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat

Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant

Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart, until browned (about 5-7 minutes)

Drain any excess fat from the beef

Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 10 minutes

Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package directions and drain

Dice the zucchini and add to the sauce, cooking for 3-4 minutes

Tear fresh basil and stir into the sauce

Combine the cooked pasta with the beef and tomato sauce

Toss well and serve hot