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Quick Italian Dinner

Prep 10 min
Total 40 min
Servings 5

Perfect for a hot summer night because no oven is required. This fast-fix lasagna is loaded with garden-fresh veggies, so just add fresh fruit and bread for a complete meal. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

pound lean ground beef

package Hamburger Helper™ lasagna

3 1/2

cups hot water

cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

medium tomato , chopped (3/4 cup)

small green bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)

1/2

teaspoon dried oregano leaves

1/4

teaspoon garlic powder

Grated Parmesan cheese, if desired

Steps

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1

Brown ground beef in 10-inch skillet; drain.
2

Stir in uncooked Pasta, Sauce Mix, water, mozzarella cheese, bell pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat.
3

Cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring ocasionally; remove from heat. Uncover and let stand about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like. Stir before serving. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Expert Tips

If you prefer, use about 2 teaspoons minced garlic instead of the 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
Keep dried herbs fresh! Pour dried herbs into measuring spoons away from the skillet. Dried herbs stay fresh longer if they're not exposed to heat or moisture.