Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • 1-1/3 cups
  • Calories:
  • 351
  • Fat:
  • 11 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 5 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 50 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 758 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 38 g
  • Fiber:
  • 3 g
  • Protein:
  • 24 g
  • Diabetic Exchange:
  • 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable.


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Macaroni Scramble

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This quick-and-easy dinner from Patty Kile of Nokomis, Florida 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.

SERVINGS: 3

CATEGORY: Lower Fat

METHOD: Stovetop - One-Dish

TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup uncooked cellentani (spiral pasta) or elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef
  • 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

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook the beef, onion, celery, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink and vegetables are tender; drain.
    Drain pasta; add to the 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. Yield: 3 servings.


  • Re: Macaroni Scramble

    Very easy to make. Surprisingly flavorful and filling too. Excellent for a one or two person dinner and next-day lunch recipe.

    briandean
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