Goodness in every bite.

Recipe Summary

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 15 min
Cooking: 40 min
Makes: Makes 6 servings. servings
Best Suited for: Pot Luck/Buffet,

Nutritional Information

Per Serving (made with 3/4 lb (750 g) extra lean; Calories 225, Protein 18 g, Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 18 g, Fibre 3 g, Sodium 533 mg, 4 g saturated fat Source of iron (14% DV) and excellent source of zinc (31 % DV))

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Mediterranean Beef and Pasta Bake

Not your typical Mac’ n’ Beef or Shipwreck Casserole, this recipe for Mediterranean Beef & Pasta Bake makes hearty and healthy go hand-in-hand. If pressed for time, skip the baking and use as a stove-top dish.
2 cup (500 mL)whole wheat rotini or penne pasta
1 lb (500 g)Extra Lean Ground Beef Sirloin or Round*
1medium onion, chopped
1 cup (250 mL)sliced mushrooms
½EACH diced sweet red and green pepper
2cloves garlic, minced
1 ¾ cup (350 mL)fat- and sodium-reduced pasta sauce
1 cup (250 mL)shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
½ cup (125 mL)crumbled light feta cheese
¼ cup (50 mL)chopped pitted Kalamata olives
2 tbsp (30 mL)prepared basil pesto
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile, brown ground beef, onion, mushrooms, red and green peppers and garlic in large nonstick frypan over medium-high heat until meat is cooked thoroughly and any liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat. Stir in pasta sauce, half of the mozzarella, feta, olives, pesto and cooked pasta.
  3. Spoon into 8 inch (2 L) square baking dish. Top with remaining mozzarella. Tent loosely with foil and bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for 5 minutes .
  • *Other Options: Extra Lean Ground Beef
  • Nutrition Matters: Whole wheat pasta adds a fibre boost, and we’ve lightened up by using no-oil frying, lean beef and lighter cheeses and pasta sauce. Small amounts of Kalamata olives, pesto and feta punch up the flavour.
  • Pot Luck Tip: For a potluck affair, the recipe can easily be doubled, baking in a 13 x 9 inch (3 L) baking dish.

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Beef and Pasta Florentine

This crowd pleasing dinner-in-one casserole recipe is perfect when you have many at the table — a snap to make, easy to serve and faster to cook than a frozen lasagna. PLUS – you get all four food groups in this one dish, so good nutrition just takes care of itself. Lean Ground Round delivers BIG BEEF flavour as well as 14 essential nutrients including all five B-complex vitamins.

Cowboy Ground Beef and Bean Casserole

Cowboy Ground Beef and Bean Casserole

Round up your posse with this yummy quick and easy one-pot casserole. This retro-inspired recipe packs in some serious nutrition. Top with grated cheese to get all four food groups in each serving. Each serving is an excellent source of zinc and a very high source of fibre.

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