Basic veggies and standard pantry staples come to life in this Italian classic that fits in one skillet and tastes great.MORE+LESS-
1
lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1
tablespoon Italian seasoning
1
jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1
box Betty Crocker™ Hamburger Helper™ beef pasta
1/2
cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)
2
tablespoons shredded fresh basil leaves
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1
In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef, onions, carrot and celery over medium-high heat 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked and vegetables are softened; drain.
2
Stir in Italian seasoning, pasta sauce and hot water. Stir in uncooked pasta and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 11 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
3
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese and basil leaves.
Expert Tips
- We used tomato basil pasta sauce for testing, but feel free to experiment with your favorite flavors of pasta sauce.
- Like a little heat? Stir in 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories
- 390
- Calories from Fat
- 140
% Daily Value
- Total Fat
- 15g
- 24%
- Saturated Fat
- 6g
- 29%
- Trans Fat
- 1/2g
- Cholesterol
- 65mg
- 22%
- Sodium
- 1110mg
- 46%
- Potassium
- 570mg
- 16%
- Total Carbohydrate
- 37g
- 12%
- Dietary Fiber
- 3g
- 13%
- Sugars
- 8g
- Protein
- 25g
- Vitamin A
- 45%
- 45%
- Vitamin C
- 10%
- 10%
- Calcium
- 15%
- 15%
- Iron
- 20%
- 20%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
