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Cheeseburger Macaroni Casserole

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup uncooked whole-wheat elbow macaroni (or whole-wheat penne or rotini pasta)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Parent: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Child: Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside.

Parent and Child: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is soft; drain.

Parent: Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt; drain. Spoon the macaroni into the prepared pan. Spread the beef mixture and chopped tomato over macaroni.

Child: Pour tomato sauce over beef and sprinkle with seasoned salt, if desired, and pepper.

Child: Sprinkle with cheese.

Parent: Cover loosely with foil; bake 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges of casserole are bubbling.

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Source: www.3aday.org; recipe created by Chef Ina Pinkney, chef/owner of Ina's, Chicago, on behalf of 3-A-Day™ of Dairy

Nutritional Analysis per Serving
340 Calories
28 g Carbohydrates
36 g Protein
10 g Total Fat
4 g Saturated Fat
75 mg Cholesterol
650 mg Sodium
300 mg Calcium (30% Daily Value)
4 g Dietary Fiber

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