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Tomato Basil Meatball Skillet

Updated Sep 20, 2016
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Frozen meatballs and fresh basil are a great combination for a quick and easy 4-ingredient skillet dinner.

Tomato Basil Meatball Skillet

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 5
  • Ingredients 5
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Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups hot water
  • 1 box Hamburger Helper™ tomato basil penne
  • 1 lb frozen cooked meatballs
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 oz)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    In 12-inch nonstick skillet, add hot water and sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper™ box); stir to combine. Stir in uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper™ box) and frozen meatballs. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and sauce is thick. Remove from heat.
  • Step 
    2
    Top with cheese and basil; cover and let stand 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition

440 Calories
17g Total Fat
28g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
17g
27%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
1270mg
53%
Potassium
430mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
8g
Protein
28g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 3 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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