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Recipe Yield: 2 servings
This is an easy dinner for college students or anyone who needs a quick but filling dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2, (2.6 oz.) Pouches StarKist® Beef Creations™ Sweet BBQ
- 2 microwaveable pouches (7 oz.) elbow macaroni noodles
- 1 can (15 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 cup diced mushrooms or 1 small can drained (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray and 8x8 casserole dish with cooking spray.
- Cook the pasta according to package directions. Add them to the prepared pan.
- Stir in the BBQ beef, tomatoes and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. If using mushrooms, mix them in. Spread the noodles out so they are in an even layer.
- Top with the remaining ½ cup of cheese and cover with foil.
- Place in the middle of the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes or until it is hot throughout, and the cheese has melted. *
- *Alternative cooking directions:
- Place all ingredients in a microwave safe dish.
- Microwave on high for 2 – 3 minutes, stirring ½ way through to cook evenly. (time will depend on the strength of your microwave)
Recipe Nutrition Information
When using 2 (2.6 oz.) Pouches - Beef Creations™ Sweet BBQ (Nutritional information does not include optional mushrooms)
When using 2 (2.6 oz.) Pouches - Beef Creations™ Sweet BBQ (Nutritional information does not include optional mushrooms)
| Servings Per Container: 2 | ||
| Serving Size: 570g | ||
| Amount Per Serving | DV%* | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 840 | |
| Total Fat | 34g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 115mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 2030mg | 88% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94g | 34% |
| Dietary Fiber | 14g | 50% |
| Total Sugars | 14g | |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 10% |
| Protein | 43g | |
| Vitamin D | 1mcg | 6% |
| Calcium | 676mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 888mg | 20% |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
