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Zesty Italian Dinner

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 4, 2005
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Mamma mia! Hamburger Helper® dinner mix makes quick work of a hearty Italian skillet dish accented with three cheeses.

Zesty Italian Dinner

  • Prep Time 5 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 8
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 package (9 ounces) frozen cut green beans
  • 3 3/4 cups hot water
  • 1 package Hamburger Helper™ zesty Italian
  • 1/2 cup reduced-fat small curd creamed cottage cheese
  • 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Cook beef and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain.
  • Step 
    2
    Rinse beans with cold water to separate. Stir hot water, uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix and beans into beef mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Step 
    3
    Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender. Remove from heat and uncover; stir in cottage cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top; cover and let stand 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

360 Calories
14 g Total Fat
26 g Protein
33 g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
14 g
Saturated Fat
6 g
Cholesterol
60 mg
Sodium
910 mg
Potassium
500 mg
Total Carbohydrate
33 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Protein
26 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
15%
15%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 3 Lean Meat; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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