Taco Pasta Casserole

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  • Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
1/2 onion, chopped fine1 28-ounce can chopped tomatoes with juice1 1 1/4-ounce package taco mix8 ounces very lean ground round, crumbled3 cups cooked ziti or penne pasta (about 6 ounces dried)1 cup nonfat cottage cheese1/2 cup nonfat shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
Heat over to 425 degrees.

Spray a 7" X 11" baking dish with cooking spray. In a medium bowl or food processor, blend onion, tomatoes, and taco mix.

Spread 1 cup of the tomato sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Add the cooked pasta. Dot with the ricotta and then spread cheese with a knife.

Stir the ground beef pieces into the remaining tomato sauce and spoon over the cottage cheese. Sprinkle with the shredded cheese. Bake 25 - 30 minutes. Serve immediately.

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BIFFEE.

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 349.9
  • Total Fat: 11.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 74.1 mg
  • Sodium: 643.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 40.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 20.9 g

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