Cheeseburger Pasta

7 meals

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Ingredients

• 2 lbs 96/4 Lean Ground Beef (907g)
• 14.5 oz Barilla Protein+ Pasta (411g)
• 4 oz Reduced-Fat Cream Cheese (113g)
• 2 Cups Reduced-Fat Cheddar Cheese, shredded (224g)
• 1/2 Cup Skim Milk (120mL)
• 1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced (150g)
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, diced (150g)
• 2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the protein pasta by following the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Dice the onion and green bell pepper.
3. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet, breaking it into pieces.
4. Add the diced onion, bell pepper, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are soft.
5. Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and skim milk until the mixture is smooth.
6. Incorporate the cooked pasta into the skillet and stir until it is thoroughly coated.
7. Divide the mixture into 7 portions, approximately 2.25 cups each.