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Minestrone Macaroni

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."

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Prep Time:
5 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

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

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.