My mother never heard of hamburger helper I’m sure. But she made Homemade Italian Hamburger Helper often and us kids just loved it.
I don’t think she even had a name for it. I’m sure she just had quick and easy on her mind but we thought it was great.
Hers was healthier too. It didn’t have all the unhealthy additives like partially hydrogenated oils. And when it comes to taste the box mixes lag way behind Moms.
This is not her dish exactly because it uses jarred sauce but the taste is very familiar.
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A great Italian dinner in under 30 minutes.
- 1 1 lb box pasta, any bite-size shape
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder or more if desired
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 16 ounce jar spaghetti sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese grated
- Cook the pasta as directed on the box.
- Meanwhile, brown the ground beef with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Drain the grease and add the sauce. Heat.
- Drain the pasta and add to the sauce mixture. Stir in the cheese until it just melts.
Serve with garlic bread and salad. Enjoy!
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Recipe based on one by hokiegal
Photo by *Parsley*