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    Taco Casserole II


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    List of Ingredients




    Taco Casserole

    8 ozs rotini pasta
    1/2 lb extra-lean ground beef
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    2 (15-1/2 oz) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
    1 (24-1/2 oz) jar reduced-fat reduced-sodium chunky vegetable spaghetti sauce
    1 (4-1/2 oz) can chopped green chilies
    1 (1-1/4 oz) pkg taco seasoning mix
    1/2 cup water
    2/3 cup coarsely broken baked tortilla chips
    1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat colby cheese
    2 cups chopped iceberg lettuce

    Heat oven to 400 deg F. Spray 13-by-9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
    In Dutch oven or large saucepan, cook rotini to desired doneness as directed
    on package.
    Drain; return to Dutch oven. Meanwhile, in large non-stick skillet, brown
    ground beef and onion. Stir in beans, spaghetti sauce, chilies, seasoning mix
    and water.
    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thoroughly heated.
    Add ground beef mixture to cooked rotini; mix well. Spoon into sprayed dish.
    Top evenly with broken chips and cheese. Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes or
    until bubbly.
    Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Top with iceberg lettuce.

    Serve 8
    Calories 340;Fat 7g;Carbs 50g;Protein 18g;Sodium 1,080mg;Fiber 2g





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