Italian Soup Gift Basket

 

1

package Hamburger Helper® lasagna

3

tablespoons instant minced onion

1

can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano

1

can (7 ounces) Green Giant® Niblets® whole kernel corn

• 1 Pour contents of sauce mix (from lasagne mix) into 3 1/2-cup jar or quart-size plastic bag. Layer instant minced onion over dry sauce mix. Top with pasta (from lasagne mix). Place lid on jar, or seal plastic bag with colorful ribbon or raffia.
• 2 Place soup mix, can of tomatoes and can of corn in gift basket. Include the following directions for making soup.
  
  Italian Soup
  
  Cook 1 pound ground beef in 4-quart Dutch oven, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  
  Stir in soup mix, 5 cups hot water, undrained tomatoes and undrained corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 12 to 14 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
  
  Ladle into bowls. Top with grated Parmesan cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese if desired. Makes 6 servings.