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Minestrone Macaroni

SUBMITTED BY: Diane Varner 

"'This is by far the easiest, tastiest economical recipe I've found,' reports Diane Varner, Elizabeth, Colorado, a mother of two teenage sons who works part-time. 'It seems to taste even better as a leftover.' Our test kitchen figures her frugal skillet dish costs just 78¢ per serving."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 9 times with an average star rating of 4.7
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PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced Italian tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 1 (16 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can cut green beans, rinsed and drained

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large skillet, brown beef; drain. Add tomatoes, water, macaroni and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until macaroni is tender. Stir in beans and heat through.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 29, 2008 by HOLLYHOLLY 
This was just okay. It really needed a lot of doctoring so it wasn't bland. We added dried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by Kerri 
This is an awesome, tasty, quick meal! I did change a couple things, tho... Instead of the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Amanda R 
This dish is not gourmet, but it is surprisingly tasty, quick, and economical, as promised. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2007 by CourtneyLee 
I didn't have the bouillon, so I added one packet of onion soup mix instead. My toddler loved... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 5, 2009 by Megan 
Something with vegetables that my husband asks for! I use whole wheat pasta, double the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2008 by JenniferC 
Great recipe...very easy and healthy! Very filling too! A keeper! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2007 by Sara P 
I really love this dish. I make it without the kidney beans and then sprinkle garlic powder... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.67 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2007 by gloobella 
This recipe was very good and very easy to make. I skipped the green beans because my skillet... MORE


 
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