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Cheesy Beef Pasta Recipe

A satisfying supper's just 15 minutes away with this can't-miss stovetop dish. As Janalee Watkins of Vernal, Utah explains, "Four cheeses blend with the ground beef and tomatoes for a pasta entree that's rich and flavorful."

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Cheesy Beef Pasta Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield: 2 Servings

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Ingredients

1 cup uncooked penne pasta
1/2 pound ground beef
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1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons cream cheese
1/4 cup each shredded Swiss, cheddar and Parmesan cheese
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered for 3 minutes. Stir in onions and cream cheese. Cook and stir until cream cheese is melted. Drain pasta; add to the beef mixture. Stir in the shredded cheeses and salt. Yield: 2 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 548 calories, 27 g fat (15 g saturated fat), 106 mg cholesterol, 969 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 39 g protein.

Originally published as Cheesy Beef Pasta in Quick Cooking November/December 2004, p53