3-A-Day™ of Dairy CHEESEBURGER MACARONI CASSEROLE Recipe created by Chef Ina Pinkney, chef/owner of Ina’s, Chicago, on behalf of 3-A-Day™ of Dairy Makes 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup chopped onion
1 cup uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (or whole wheat penne or rotini pasta)
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

½ teaspoon seasoned salt, optional

⅛ teaspoon pepper

1 cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef and onion until beef is browned and onion is soft; drain.

Cook macaroni according to package directions, omitting salt; drain. Spoon the macaroni into the prepared pan. Spread the beef mixture and chopped tomato over macaroni. Pour tomato sauce over beef and sprinkle with seasoned salt, if desired, and pepper.

Sprinkle with cheese and cover loosely with foil; bake 35 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges of casserole are bubbling.

Nutritional Facts per serving:

Calories 340

Total Fat 10 g

Saturated Fat 4 g

Cholesterol 75 mg

Sodium 650 mg

Calcium 30% Daily Value

Protein 36 g

Carbohydrates 28 g

Dietary Fiber 4 g