PASTA LAMB SKILLET

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Ground lamb provides an interesting change from ground beef in this speedy stovetop dinner. Use shells, spirals or any small pasta you have on hand.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) small pasta
12 ounces ground lamb
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced (1-1/4 cups)
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook lamb, onion and garlic in oil over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain. Set aside and keep warm. , In same skillet, combine the zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, basil, pepper and seasoned salt. Cover and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add pasta along with olives and lamb mixture to skillet; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.