PREMIUM PLUS Fiesta Pasta Bake
Prep time25 min
Total time1hr 5min
ServingsMakes 4 servings, 1-3/4 cups (425 mL) each.
Ingredients
- 3 cups penne rigate
- ¾ cup milk
- 180 g (about 3/4 of 250-g pkg.) process cheese product, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 cup shreded light shredded double-cheddar cheese
- 1½ cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- ¼ tsp. ground cumin
- ¼ tsp. garlic powder
- 10 Premium Plus Salted Crackers, crushed
- 1 Tbsp. margarine
Preparation
- Heat oven to 350°F.
Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package; drain. Set aside.
Cook milk and process cheese product in same large saucepan over medium heat until process cheese product is completely melted and sauce is well blended, stirring frequently. Add shredded cheese; stir until melted.
Add tomatoes, peppers, cumin and garlic powder to saucepan along with the pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sauce.
Spoon into 2-L casserole sprayed with cooking spray.
Combine cracker crumbs and margarine; sprinkle over pasta mixture.
Bake 35 to 40 min. or until heated through.
Recipe Tips
- Substitute
Substitute 3 cups thawed frozen mixed vegetables for the cherry tomatoes and green peppers.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 570 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 19g | |
| Saturated 9g | |
| Cholesterol 45mg | |
| Sodium 1010mg | |
| Carbohydrate 72g | |
| Dietary fiber 5g | |
| Sugars 9g | |
| Protein 27g | |
| Vitamin A | 20 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 40 %DV |
| Calcium | 33 %DV |
| Iron | 17 %DV |
| Potassium | 14 %DV |
