Cheeseburger Pasta

I created this cheeseburger pasta recipe to satisfy a craving. What a delicious, healthy classic! —Raquel Haggard, Edmond, Oklahoma

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
• 3/4 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
• 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• Chopped green onions, optional

  Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture.
  2. Stir in the tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, steak seasoning and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired.

  Nutrition Facts

  1-1/2 cups: 391 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 759mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.