Pasta Skillet Dinner

By melanieroe

Prep Time: 30 Min
Total Time: 30 Min
Makes: 4 servings (1 1/2 cups each)

Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving (1 Serving)

* Calories 660
o (Calories from Fat 290),

* Total Fat 32g
o (Saturated Fat 15g,
o Trans Fat 1g),
* Cholesterol 120mg;
* Sodium 920mg;
* Total Carbohydrate 58g
o (Dietary Fiber 4g,
o Sugars 9g),
* Protein 35g;

Percent Daily Value*:

* Calcium ;

Exchanges:

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

Carbohydrate Choices:

* 4;

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

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked ziti pasta (7 oz)
• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 jar (14 oz) tomato pasta sauce (1 1/2 cups)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• Side dish: Garlic bread

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta as directed on package; drain. Cover to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce and water. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 5 minutes.

Stir in cooked pasta. In small bowl, mix sour cream and cheese. Spoon over pasta mixture. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

We call for ziti pasta in this recipe, but you could substitute rigatoni or penne pasta if you prefer. Serve this dish with a tossed green salad.