Makes: 4 Servings

This protein-filled dinner makes it easy to put food on the table even when you're short on ingredients. Serve it with cooked vegetables from the freezer for a complete meal. Use the Eating Smart Seasoning Mix in this recipe.

Ingredients

• 3/4 pound 85 percent lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 cups water (can take up to 2 cups water)
• 2 cups egg noodles, uncooked (or any shaped pasta)
• 1/2 Eating Smart Seasoning Mix
• salt (optional)

Directions

1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, drain the fat.
2. Add water, egg noodles or pasta, and seasoning mix. Stir.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender.
4. Taste, then add a small amount of salt, if needed.

Source: Eating Smart, Being Active, Colorado State University and University of California at Davis