Beef Pasta and Mushroom Soup

 

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1

medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

6

cups hot water

1

box Hamburger Helper® beef pasta

1/2

teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/8

teaspoon pepper

2

medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

1

can (4 oz) Green Giant® mushroom pieces and stems, drained

2

tablespoons dry red wine, if desired

2

tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

• 1 In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
• 2 Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix, basil, salt, pepper and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
• 3 Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta, mushrooms and wine. Cover; cook 10 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.