Cheeseburger Pasta

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1-1/2 * 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 3/4 * 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 * 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 * 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 2 * 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• 2 * 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 * 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 * 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• * Chopped green onions, optional

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

* Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture.
* Stir in the tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, steak seasoning and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
* Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired. Yield: 4 servings.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with McCormick’s Montreal Steak Seasoning. Look for it in the spice aisle.

Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups equals 391 calories, 12 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 759 mg sodium, 43 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 28 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.