Portion Size: 1 cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8  servings

Ingredients	Notes:
1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup finely chopped onion	Washed, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
2 cups  reduced sodium beef broth
4 cups marinara sauce
8 oz. light cream cheese
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon oregano
1 cup noodles (suggest elbow or short tubed pasta)
¼  cups fresh basil (optional for garnish)	Washed, trimmed and chopped

Directions:

Steps:	Directions:	Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1	Heat the oil into a large stock and set over medium heat.
2	Brown ground beef. Drain excess fat.
3	Add remaining ingredients (except noodles) and bring to a boil.
4	Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook at a low simmer until tender, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Add just before serving noodles and cook 8-10 minutes until noodles are tender. May add extra broth if too thick. Serve immediately.	Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F
5	Garnish with basil and Parmesan cheese.