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Meatball Minestrone

Submitted by: Linda de Beaudrap 
'As the busy parents of two boys, my husband and I are always on the lookout for quick meals,' writes Linda de Beaudrap of Calgary, Alberta. 'You don't have to thaw the frozen meatballs for this satisfying soup, so you can have it on the table in minutes.' 

Beef 'n' Cheese Macaroni

Submitted by: Jamie Brown 
'I love to make this delicious main dish for my brother and me when our parents are at work at dinnertime,' reports Jamie Brown of Witchita, Kansas. The mild-tasting combination of ground beef and noodles is sure to be a hit with even the pickiest eaters. 

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Hamburger Minestrone

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Use frozen mixed vegetables or another of your favorite combinations. Add any type of leftover pasta may be used, too. 

Cajun Macaroni

Submitted by: June Ellis 
'When I follow my favorite meat loaf recipe, I end up with an extra half pound of ground beef,' relates June Ellis. 'So I came up with this easy dish to use it up.' The Erie, Illinois cook brings this fast family-pleaser to the dinner table at a savvy 76 cents a plate. 

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Skillet Beef and Macaroni

Submitted by: Maxine Neuhauser 
I found this recipe 30 years ago on a can label. My family loved it, and I later found I always received compliments when I took the dish to potluck suppers. Since it's so easy to put together, it makes a real time-saver for a busy housewife or working mother. 

Barbecue Macaroni Beef

Submitted by: Rose Curten 
My husband's Grandma Curten used to make this meal for him when he was a little boy. It's a regular around our house, which is fine with me, because it's easy to fix and so good. The veggies add a nice crunch.--Rose Curten, Modoc, Illinois 

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Minestrone Stew

Submitted by: Janie Hoskins 
Janie Hoskins of Red Bluff, California adds green chilies to this slow-cooked stew made from convenient pantry ingredients. You're sure to like the taste...and the price of 66 cents a serving. 

Hearty Macaroni Casserole

Submitted by: Joy Sauers 
Give Jack Frost the cold shoulder by setting a comforting hot dish on the table, Joy Harris Sauers of Sioux Falls, South Dakota offers this hearty meal-in-one that satitsfies the biggest of appetites. Enjoy one casserole and freeze the other, or serve them both when entertaining. 

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Cheesy Beef Macaroni

Submitted by: Dena Evetts 
Little ones will light up the room with smiles when you bring this five-ingredient supper to the table. Crunchy canned corn is an appealing addition to the mild and cheesy combination of ground beef and pasta shared by Dena Evetts of Sentinal, Oklahoma. 

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Shortcut Minestrone

Submitted by: Barbara Jellison 
'This soup is hearty and makes a comforting lunch or dinner on a brisk day,' relates Barbara Jellison from Bellevue, Washington. 'The spaghetti sauce provides rich flavor without a long simmering time. I further cut the prep time by using my food processor to chop the vegetables. 
 
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