SOUTHWEST PASTA BAKE
Fat-free cream cheese and reduced-fat cheddar make this creamy casserole lower in fat and calories. It's a good way to get our kids to eat spinach in "disguise". -Carol Lepak of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in milk. Stir in spinach and oregano; set aside. , In a nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the picante sauce, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder and cumin; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer half of the meat mixture and all of the spinach mixture. Top with remaining meat mixture. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with olives and onions. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 341 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 870mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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flying ace
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.
Mohamed Bawoh
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Millitry Base
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would recommend it to others.
Steve Vance
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the dish didn't turn out as expected. The pasta was overcooked and the sauce was too watery.
Joe Abirizk
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time.
Mushtaq ali0
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta bakes, but this one was really good. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender.
Huadely Campbell
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. I especially liked the addition of the corn and black beans.
Najib Ma'awiya
[email protected]The flavors in this dish were incredible. The combination of spices and cheese was perfect.
Awesu Nimota
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I added some extra veggies and spices to make it my own.
Dipa Bc
[email protected]This dish was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.