Healthy Diced Meat Pasta with Vegetables

1Boil water in a large pot and cook the whole wheat pasta (8 oz) according to package instructions.

2While the pasta is cooking, heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

3Add the diced meat (1 lb) to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through.

4Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

5In the same pan, add a little more olive oil if needed and sauté the garlic (2 cloves) until fragrant.

6Add the chopped red and yellow bell (1) peppers, zucchini (1), cherry tomatoes, (1 cup) and broccoli to the pan. Cook until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.

7Season the vegetables with dried oregano (½ teaspoon), dried basil (½ teaspoon), salt, and pepper.

8Return the cooked diced meat (1 lb) to the pan and mix everything together.

9Once the pasta is al dente, drain it and add it to the pan with the meat and vegetables.

10Toss everything together to combine and let it heat through.

11Adjust seasoning if needed.

12Serve the healthy diced meat (1 lb) pasta and vegetables hot, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese.