Johnny Marzetti / Goulash

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheddar

💰Cheaper: American cheese

Reduced-fat cheddar lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher and lower in preservatives.

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: string cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still melting well.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet.

Boil the noodles in water.

Add celery, onion, and carrots to the boiling noodles and cook until slightly tender.

Drain the noodles and vegetables.

Add the drained noodles and vegetables to the skillet with the browned beef.

Pour in the stewed tomatoes and cut them into smaller pieces using kitchen scissors.

Add paprika to the mixture for color and taste.

Allow individuals to add salt and pepper to taste.

Taste the dish and adjust seasoning as desired.

Cooking Techniques

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