High Protein Hamburger Helper

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4.7

39 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    437 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

High Protein Hamburger Helper

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb 93/7 ground beef
  • 10 oz Wegmans Italian Classics Organic Pipette Rigate Pasta (284 grams)
  • 8 oz Hunt's Tomato Sauce, Basil, Garlic & Oregano (217 grams)
  • 1 medium carrot, cleaned and shredded (75 grams)
  • 1 medium zucchini, trimmed and shredded (180 grams)
  • 2 1/4 cups low sodium beef broth (18 fl oz)
  • 1 cup fat free cottage cheese (8 fl oz)
  • 1 cup Fairlife Skim Ultra Filtered Milk (8 fl oz)
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (90 grams)
  • 1 medium sweet onion (110 grams)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (12 grams)
  • 2 tsp olive oil
  • 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3/4 tsp oregano
  • 3/4 tsp ground mustard
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once the oil is shimmery, add shredded zucchini and carrot, onion, and garlic and sauté until tender. Remove veggies to a bowl and add tomato sauce and cottage cheese, then blend with an immersion blender until smooth. This can also be done in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
  2. Add remaining olive oil to skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Once shimmery, add ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Continue cooking, breaking apart until cooked through. Season with smoked paprika, oregano, ground mustard, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add the blended veggie and cottage cheese sauce, milk, and broth to the cooked ground beef. Stir until combined, then add pasta and stir until the noodles are covered with liquid.
  4. Cover the skillet or pot and bring to a gentle boil for 8-11 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked very al dente, and remove from heat. The pasta will continue to cook in the sauce after being removed from the heat.
  5. Stir in the cheese until melted, then serve.

Notes

  • Total recipe yield is about 7 1/2 cups.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 346grams Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 13g (20%) Cholesterol 63mg (21%) Sodium 510mg (21%) Potassium 377mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 346grams
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 13g 20%
Cholesterol 63mg 21%
Sodium 510mg 21%
Potassium 377mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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