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Spicy "Meaty" Mac & Cheese




Source of Recipe


Woman's Day


List of Ingredients




1 box (14 oz) deluxe macaroni & four-cheese dinner (with cheese sauce)
Half a 14-oz tube refrigerated ground meat substitute (such as GimmeLean!, found in the produce section of your market)
1 can (14 1/2 oz) peeled diced tomatoes with jalapeño peppers (medium hot)



Recipe



1. Boil macaroni as directed on box.

2. Meanwhile coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Cut meat substitute in pieces as you add it to skillet, then cook, breaking up clumps, 3 minutes or until browned. Add tomatoes, bring to a simmer and cook 3 minutes to develop flavors.

3. Drain macaroni; return to pot. Add cheese sauce; stir until blended. Add tomato sauce; toss to mix and coat.