Quick Meal: Cheeseburger Pasta

My friend, Jaime Treadwell, sent me this recipe to share with you! Her son is allergic to dairy, so she just leaves the cheese off of his portion. This is an awesome recipe and healthy, to boot!


Thanks, Jaime, for sharing it!!!



Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta

1½ c. whole wheat penne
3/4 lb. lean ground beef
2 Tbsp. finely chopped onion
14½ oz. diced tomatoes
2 Tbsp. dill pickle relish
2 Tbsp. prepared mustard
2 Tbsp. ketchup
1 tsp. steak seasoning
¼ tsp. seasoned salt
¾ c. shredded r-f cheddar
chopped green onions, optional



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 min. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired. Yield: 4 servings; Nutrition Facts: 1½ c. has 391 cal.; Diabetic Exchange:2 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.

Enjoy!!