Mozzarella Skillet Spaghetti

Course Main Dishes
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 40 mins
Yields 6 servings

3/4 milk product serving(s) per person

Preparation
Nutritional Info
Comments (2)

Preparation

What You Need

1 lb (450 g) lean ground beef

1 clove garlic, minced

2 cups (500 ml) sliced mushrooms

1 cup (250 ml) chopped onion

1 cup (250 ml) chopped green pepper

28 oz (796 ml) 1 can tomatoes, undrained

1 cup (250 ml) water

12 oz (375 g) broken spaghetti

1 1/2 tsp (7 ml) Italian seasoning

1 tbsp (15 ml) balsamic or

red wine vinegar

1 Pinch of salt

2 cups (500 ml) shredded Canadian Mozzarella cheese

1/4 cup (60 ml) grated Canadian Parmesan cheese

Chopped fresh basil , (optional)

Instructions

In a large skillet sauté beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon; drain off any fat. Add garlic, mushrooms, onion, green pepper, Italian seasoning and salt. Cook stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until vegetables have softened.

Stir in diced tomatoes, water and broken spaghetti; bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Stir in balsamic vinegar, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Serve sprinkled with fresh basil (if using).

Tips

Colby Macaroni Skillet:
Substitute 12 oz (375 g) uncooked elbow macaroni for broken spaghetti. Omit Italian seasoning; substitute 1 1/4 tsp (7 mL) Worcestershire sauce. Substitute 2 cups (500 mL) Canadian Colby cheese for Canadian Mozzarella.

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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 554 Calories
Protein: 35 g
Carbohydrate: 59 g
Fat: 19 g
Fibre: 4.1 g
Sodium: 565 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 22 % / 239 mg
Vitamin B12: 135 %
Selenium: 125 %
Folate: 79 %
Zinc: 70 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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Annie
December 18th, 2009

Add some parmesan cheese for even more flavor!!
khan
November 19th, 2009

u can add in a little sprinkle of cheese that would be delightful