#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Cheeseburger Pasta

November 17, 2009 · Narrative

Cheeseburger Pasta

What if you could have a cheeseburger without, well, the guilt of having a cheeseburger?  How does Cheeseburger Pasta sound?  I don’t know about you, but it sounds right up my alley.  With Cheeseburger Soup as one of my favorite tummy-warming soups, is it any wonder that Cheeseburger Pasta sounds good?

A friend of ours currently has her entire kitchen gutted.  Like no appliances, no counters, no running water.  A renovation is keeping her out of the kitchen for a good three weeks, and although eating dinner out can be fun sometimes, it gets old quickly, so I took the opportunity to invite them over for dinner.  Any excuse to try out a new recipe, right?

When I spied a recipe for Cheeseburger Pasta in a recent issue of Healthy Cooking magazine (from the folks at Taste of Home), I thought it would be perfect for the dinner.  Simple, kid-friendly, relatively healthy and vegetables to boot.  What’s more, it’s a perfect all-in-one, quick meal for a crazy weeknight.  Adding a bowl of fresh fruit alongside it, dinner was done.

I’m a sucker for cheese.  Whether it’s in a recipe or just by itself, it is a definite weakness.  It didn’t help that there was melted Cheddar in this one.  Gooey.  Melted.  Sharp.  Cheddar.

When Nick saw the platter of the pasta on the table, he asked what it was.

“Cheeseburger Pasta.  Doesn’t that sound good?”

He shrugged.  Luckily shrugging aside, he dug in.  Both kids did.

One of the things I like most about this dish is that with the cheese, you expect it to be heavy.  And it’s not.  It’s just right.  Cheese, beef, tomatoes and pasta in every bite.  A dish that’s an all-around-the-table pleaser.  Dig in.

Family-Favorite Cheeseburger Pasta
Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home’s Healthy Cooking magazine

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat penne pasta
  • 3/4 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon steak seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 3/4 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
  • Chopped green onions, optional

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Drain pasta; add to meat mixture.

Stir in the tomatoes, relish, mustard, ketchup, steak seasoning and seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

Sprinkle with cheese. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions if desired. 

Yield: 4 servings.

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Posted In: Narrative · Tagged: Cheeseburger Pasta, Cheeseburger Soup, Healthy Cooking magazine, Taste of Home magazine

Comments

  1. Patsy says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    sounds like a great weeknight meal!

    Reply
  2. Sarah @ Dream In Domestic says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:19 pm

    YUM!!! That sounds so good! I am going to make this for sure!

    Reply
  3. Kristine says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:38 pm

    How funny! This is on my menu for our crew of 12 tomorrow night. It’s a huge hit every time I make it. Glad you discovered it, too!

    Reply
  4. mandy says

    November 17, 2009 at 10:41 pm

    Sounds delicious, I am a sucker for anything with cheese.

    Reply
  5. Merry says

    November 18, 2009 at 2:07 am

    This is on tap for this weekend. I have picky eaters for stepkids so I’m always looking for things they’ll eat. Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Joanne says

    November 18, 2009 at 7:35 am

    I’m not really sure why this sounds so appealing to me right now, because I don’t really crave cheeseburgers ever. But I can feel myself craving this and I’ve never even had it! Awesome idea.

    Reply
  7. Velva says

    November 18, 2009 at 9:53 am

    A cheeseburger pasta sounds delightful for a weeknight dinner. I know my kids would love it. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  8. Ramona says

    November 18, 2009 at 10:34 am

    Sounds like a great kid friendly meal. I’m sure I’d love it too.

    But, your Cheeseburger Soup looks like something I need to make soon. The temps here are dropping and it’s suppose to be colder in the next few days.

    Reply
  9. Barbara says

    November 18, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Looks like lo-cal heaven to me. I really don’t mind the reduced fat cheese, do you?

    Reply
  10. Debbie says

    November 18, 2009 at 2:11 pm

    Sounds like a good, hearty meal and one all of us here would enjoy!

    Reply
  11. jan says

    November 19, 2009 at 10:47 am

    I use reduced-fat (or low fat) whenever I can. Non-fat seems to get padded up with extra chemicals or sugar and the cheese doesn’t seem to melt. Nice recipe again–Brava and thank you!

    Reply
  12. Amanda says

    November 20, 2009 at 1:40 pm

    Im sold! :) Sounds delish!

    Reply
  13. Erika says

    November 23, 2009 at 4:29 pm

    I made this recipe when the mag first came out. I liked it quite a bit, but I think my kids were wierded out by the fact that it tasted a lot like a McD’s cheeseburger. They love those- but in burger form, not pasta form.

    Reply
  14. tom@promotional products says

    December 24, 2009 at 11:51 am

    that is a great recipe. basically combining 2 of my favorites :)

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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