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Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 4 carrots, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) tomatoes, diced
• 1 can (16 oz) red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 oz) white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (16 oz) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 3 cans (10 oz) reduced-sodium beef broth
• 1 jar (24 oz) spaghetti, marinara, or pasta sauce, we used Prego’s Heart Smart
• 1 zucchini, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning blend
• 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper or to taste
• 6 ounces whole wheat penne pasta
• Grated Parmesan cheese to top each bowl with, optional