High-protein, homemade hamburger helper 😋

Another day, another recipe using @eatbanza pasta! I seriously love this stuff. I used it here to make a hearty, kid friendly, homemade hamburger helper! This is meaty and cheesy and has such a great flavor. Like always, it’s so easy to make, definitely a 30 minute meal.

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First sauté 1/2 chopped onion or one large shallot in a pot with some olive oil. Then add in 3 cloves niches garlic and 1 pound ground beef. Cook this all the way through and drain any grease.

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Add in 2 T tomato paste, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, a hearty sprinkling of Italian seasoning, a 14 ounce can of diced tomatoes or 14 ounces of your favorite pasta sauce. Let this simmer for a few minutes and thicken.

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Lastly add in 3/4 cup heavy cream and a few dollops of ricotta cheese. You could also use cream cheese or cottage cheese, whatever you have on hand! Or don’t add cheese at all!

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Dump in a box of cooked pasta, stir to combine, and enjoy! I love Banza pasta because it is high-protein and makes me feel good after eating it! This is such a great kid friendly meal and a crowd pleaser!

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