Cost/Serving: $1.16
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
Directions:
Yield: [6 servings] / Serving Size = 1 cup
Ingredients:
½ pound lean hamburger (15% fat or less)
2 cups low-sodium chunky spaghetti sauce
2½ cups water
1 cup mushrooms, sliced, canned or fresh (or other vegetable)
2 cups uncooked whole wheat macaroni (or small pasta)
1 (12.5-ounce) can Italian diced tomatoes
½ cup parmesan cheese
Directions:
1. Brown meat in skillet and drain fat.
2. Add rest of ingredients (except parmesan cheese) and bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 13 to 14 minutes, or until pasta is done. Stir occasionally and remove lid the last few minutes.
4. Top with parmesan cheese.
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