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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman

Italian Helper

10 MINPrep Time
20 MINCook Time
6Servings
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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My Italian spin on Hamburger Helper has all the same nostalgic flavors you grew up on but with all fresh ingredients and mascarpone cheese!

Italian Helper
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Italian Helper

Servings

6

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Calories

760

Author:

Giada De Laurentiis

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. This recipe originally appeared on Giada Entertains. Episode: 70's Throwback Party.
  2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the macaroni and cook for 2 minutes less than the package directions, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain well.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a large straight-sided skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground sirloin and sausage and cook, breaking up the meats with the back of a wooden spoon, until cooked through and browned, 6 minutes. Stir in the shallots and garlic, cook 2 minutes. Deglaze with the tomato puree, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and stir to combine. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for another 4 minutes.
  4. Add the macaroni to the sauce, sprinkle the bare pasta with the Parmesan and mix well. Stir in the mascarpone and spinach and cook an additional 3 minutes, until the sauce is creamy and the spinach wilted.

Nutrition

Nutrition

Nutrition Serving Size
6
per serving
Calories
760
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
67 grams
Protein
43 grams
Fat
35 grams
Saturated Fat
14 grams
Cholestrol
84 milligrams
Sodium
972 milligrams
Fiber
4 grams
Sugar
7 grams
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1 comment

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    Tara Altenbach - Jun 09
    ★★★★★
    ★★★★★

    Would this work well with ground chicken/turkey?

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