Side Dish

Cheesy Italian Pasta Bake

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25 min

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45 min

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What You Need

2 cups wagon-wheel or bite-size pasta, uncooked

1 lb. (500 g) lean ground beef

1 cup each: shredded carrots and zucchini

1 red pepper, chopped

3/4 cup pizza sauce

1/2 cup Cheez Whiz Cheese Spread

1/4 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Grated Cheese

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350ºF. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Add carrots, zucchini, peppers and pizza sauce; stir until well blended. Cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture along with the Cheez Whiz; stir until well blended.

SPOON into 8-inch square or 9-inch round baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

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Substitute

Prepare as directed, using whole wheat pasta, extra lean ground beef, Cheez Whiz Light Process Cheese Product and Kraft 100% Light Grated Parmesan Cheese.

Healthy Living

Good news!! You'll save 70 calories, 8 g total fat and 4 g saturated fat/serving, by substituting extra lean ground beef, Cheez Whiz Light Process Cheese Product and Kraft 100% Light Grated Parmesan Cheese.