1 1/2 cups cut-up cooked lean beef
1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni (about 6 ounces)
1 cup sliced celery (about 2 medium stalks)
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup chopped onions (about 1 small)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (8-ounce) jar mushrooms stems and pieces, undrained
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Heat oven to 350°. Mix all ingredients in ungreased 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake 30 minutes; stir. Cover and bake until macaroni is tender, about 20 minutes longer.
1 Serving: Calories 265 (Calories from Fat 90); Fat 10g (Saturated 4g); Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 255mg; Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 14g.
Microwave Directions: Mix all ingredients in 3-quart microwavable casserole; pour 1/2 cup water over top. Cover tightly and microwave on High, stirring every 6 minutes, until macaroni is tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Let stand covered 5 minutes.
From "Betty Crocker's Best of Healthy & Hearty Cooking." Text Copyright 1998 General Mills, Inc. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.