Cheesy Barbecue Beef Rigatoni

By melanieroe

PREP TIME 30 Min
TOTAL TIME 30 Min
SERVINGS 6

1 Serving (1 Serving)

Calories 490
(Calories from Fat 180),

Total Fat 20g
(Saturated Fat 9g,
Trans Fat 1/2g),
Cholesterol 75mg;
Sodium 830mg;
Total Carbohydrate 49g
(Dietary Fiber 2g,
Sugars 8g),
Protein 27g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Vitamin A 15 %;
Vitamin C 0 %;
Calcium 15 %;
Iron 20 %;

Exchanges:

3 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1/2 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
0 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
0 High-Fat Meat;
1 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

3;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked rigatoni or ziti pasta (9 oz) (use rotini)
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions (8 medium)
• 1 can (18 oz) Progresso™ Recipe Starters™ creamy three cheese cooking sauce
• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce*
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• Side dish: corn bread from freezer

Details

Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; set aside.

2 Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and green onions over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.

3 Stir in pasta, cooking sauce and barbecue sauce. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes to blend flavors, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; sprinkle with cheese. Cover; let stand 3 to 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.