Zesty Italian Supper

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: Italian

A flavorful and hearty Italian-inspired dish featuring ground meat, vegetables, tomato sauce, and creamy cheese spread, perfect for a quick family dinner or casual gathering.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef or bulk pork sausage
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (4 oz.) can mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz pasteurized process cheese spread

Instructions

  1. Brown the ground beef or sausage; drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onion and green pepper; cook until tender.
  3. Stir in tomato sauce, drained mushrooms, and oregano.
  4. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. Stir in Cheez Whiz cheese spread; heat through.
  6. Serve over mostaccioli or pasta of choice.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

303 kcal 15% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 9.9g 13% DV
Carbs 50.5g 18% DV
Fiber 12.4g 44% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 122.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 613.3mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 32.3mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 23.4mg 26% DV
Vitamin D 6.6mcg 33% DV
Calcium 424.5mg 33% DV
Iron 11mg 61% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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