Healthier Homemade One Pot Hamburger Helper

 One of my son's friends told me this is his favorite thing his mom makes, so I got the recipe and it's from Half-baked Harvest.  I doubled the broth and milk and ketchup and cheese here to make it saucier.

2 tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil

1 poundlean ground beef

1 mediumyellow onion, chopped

kosher salt and black pepper

1 teaspoonchili powder

1 teaspoonpaprika

1 teaspoongarlic powder

1 poundshort cut pasta

1zucchini, grated (about 1 cup grated)

4 cupslow sodium beef broth  

3 cupsmilk(use what you drink)

3 cupsshredded cheddar cheese

2 tablespoonketchup

fresh parsley, for serving

1. 1. In a large pot set over medium hight heat, add the olive oil, onion and beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until brown all over, breaking up the meat as you go, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, paprika, and garlic powder, cook another minute.

   2. Add the pasta and zucchini and toss to coat, then pour in the broth and milk. Add the ketchup and stir to combine. Season with salt.

   3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium high heat. Simmer 5-8 minutes until the pasta is al dente, stirring often.

   4. Stir in the cheese and cook another few minutes until very creamy.

   5. Divide the pasta among bowls and top with fresh parsley. Enjoy!