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Cheesy Chicken Mac and Cheese

Kids Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta


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  • Author: MomsWhoThink.com
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
  • 1 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
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. While pasta is cooking, cook beef and onion over medium heat in a large frying pan, until meat is no longer pink. Drain
  3. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture, combining thoroughly.
  4. Stir in the tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, and seasonings. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1½ cups
  • Calories: 405
  • Sodium: 759mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 46g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 57mg