Healthier-For-You Hamburger Helper

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can great northern beans
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced diced tomatoes with jalapenos, undrained
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 ounces uncooked whole wheat pasta
• red pepper flakes, to taste
• 2 -3 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 cup low-fat cheese (Mexican blend)

1. Cook beef and onion in a large skillet until the meat is brown and the onion is tender. Soak up the excess fat with a paper towel, and rinse the meat and onion mixture in a colander.
2. Rinse the beans and add to the skillet. Stir in the tomatoes, sauce, macaroni and spices. Bring the mixture to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer the meal, covered, and stir often for 15-20 minutes - or until the macaroni is tender.
3. Remove the skillet from the stove and sprinkle the cheese over the mixture. Let the cheese melt for about two minutes and serve.

lean ground beef, onion, great northern beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, whole wheat pasta, red pepper, chili powder, garlic salt, lowfat cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/healthier-for-you-hamburger-helper-443822 (may not work)