Pasta Bake w/ Hamburg and Veggies

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 11
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 301.4

Total Fat: 16.2 g
Cholesterol: 75.4 mg
Sodium: 436.0 mg
Total Carbs: 19.8 g
Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
Protein: 18.5 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Pasta Bake w/ Hamburg and Veggies calories by ingredient

Introduction

Substitute ground turkey for less calories and fat, or even ground chicken. The caloric total for this is calculated with 80% lean beef.
Also, sub whole wheat pasta for more fiber, if desired. Substitute ground turkey for less calories and fat, or even ground chicken. The caloric total for this is calculated with 80% lean beef.
Also, sub whole wheat pasta for more fiber, if desired.

Minutes to Prepare: 15

Minutes to Cook: 30

Number of Servings: 11

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb of pasta (ziti or penne)

1 1/2 lb ground beef (80% lean)

1 large summer squash, chopped

1/2 red onion, chopped

4 garlic cloves

1 15oz can diced tomatoes, drained

1 Tbsp paprika

1 tsp ground cumin

salt , to taste

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Set water to boil for pasta. Cook pasta until "el dente".
Saute onions until soft - add hamburger, spices, and grate in the garlic. Saute until hamburger is no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
Add summer squash and cook until slightly soft. Stir in tomatoes (drained) and heat through.
Coat a large baking dish with pan spray - add pasta to pan, and pour sauce over pasta - gently stir to coat.
Sprinkle parm cheese over, and then shredded cheese. Bake for approx. 15-20 minutes at 400F, or until cheese is bubbly and tips of pasta are lightly browned.
Enjoy!!

Number of Servings: 11

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MIZZZASHLEE.