Beef Pasta and Mushroom Soup

Prep Time:35 min

Start to Finish:35 min

Makes:6 servings

Ingredients

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)

6 cups hot water

1 box Hamburger Helper® beef pasta

1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 can (4 oz) Green Giant® mushroom pieces and stems, drained

2 tablespoons dry red wine, if desired

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In 4-quart Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally,
until beef is brown; drain.

2. Stir in hot water, Sauce Mix, basil, salt, pepper and garlic. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.

3. Reduce heat. Cover; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta, mushrooms and wine.
Cover; cook 10 minutes longer. Stir in parsley.