Squash Noodle Skillet

lb (500 g) ground beef

onion, chopped

clove garlic, minced

cups (500 mL) chopped butternut squash

zucchini, chopped

1 3/4

cups (425 mL) milk

1 3/4

cups (425 mL) hot water

pkg Hamburger Helper^TM Cheesy Italian

cup (250 mL) ricotta cheese

cup (250 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese

tbsp (30 mL) finely chopped fresh basil (optional)

Preheat broiler to high. Heat a large nonstick skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef, onion and garlic for 5 minutes or until beef starts to brown. Stir in butternut squash. Cook for 2 minutes or until squash starts to soften.
Stir in milk, water, sauce mix and uncooked pasta (from Hamburger Helper^TM box). Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes. Stir in zucchini; cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat. Stir in ricotta cheese. Sprinkle mozzarella over top. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese starts to melt and bubble. Sprinkle with basil, if using.

Beef & Squash