MACARONI SCRAMBLE

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This quick-and-easy dinner from Patty Kile of Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania has all the pasta, cheese, meat and sweet tomato sauce that make for a family-pleasing classic. Serve with a green salad and crusty French bread for a sure-fire hit.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked cellentani (spiral pasta) or elbow macaroni
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-sodium condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. , Drain pasta; add to beef mixture. Stir in the soup, parsley, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 758mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges