Hamburger Helper Minestrone Casserole

• 1 lb. lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Hamburger Helper Four Cheese Lasagna
• 1 cup water
• Desired amount of Italian seasoning
• 2 medium stalks celery, chopped
• 1 can (15 1/4 oz) Green Giant 50% Less Sodium Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, undrained
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) Tomatoes diced, undrained
• Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

This recipe is brought to you by Betty Crocker.

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cook beef, onion and garlic in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is browned; drain.
2. Stir in uncooked pasta, saucemix and remaining ingredients except the cheese. Pour into ungreased 3-quart casserole dish.
4. Cover and bake for 45 minutes. Romove from oven and sprinkle with cheese. Recover and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Special Touch: Make it Italian night at your house! Pull out the checkered tablecloth and add a candle in a wine bottle along with appropriate music to make tonight's dinner extra special.

Substitutions: No more Italian seasoning? Just add dried oregan or basil - or a combination of the two - instead!