Meat and Pasta Bake (meatless)

Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
2 Cups, uncooked pasta For vegan: use vegan pasta
2 1/2 Pounds limitation  ground beef crumbles
1 teaspoon vegetable oil. 
1 Cup chopped onionWash, peel and chop
1 ( 8oz.) fresh mushrooms Wash, trim and slice
1 can fat free evaporated milk For vegan: use soy milk 
1 cup low salt vegan beef broth 
2 Cups shredded low fat Swiss cheeseFor vegan: use vegan cheese
1 (8 ounce) carton light sour creamFor vegan: use vegan sour cream
2 Teaspoons soy sauce 
2 Teaspoon thyme
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen mixed vegetables 
1/2 Cup bread crumbs For vegan: use vegan bread crumbs or omit

Directions:

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1Preheat oven to 350 degree oven.
2Cook pasta according to the directions on the Package. Drain; set aside.
3In a large skillet saute onion in oil  till tender.
4Stir in broth, beef crumbles, cheese, sour cream, milk, soy sauce and thyme. Stir in vegetables and pasta.
5Bake covered, in a 375 degree for 30 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
6Bake, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes more or till heated through.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165 F degrees for 15 seconds

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates