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    Tex-Mex Pasta


    Source of Recipe


    Pillsbury Bake Off

    Recipe Introduction


    Karen Wetch
    Santa Rosa, California
    Finalist in the 02 Bake-Off® Contest

    List of Ingredients




    8 oz. uncooked penne (tube-shaped pasta)
    1 lb. bulk Italian turkey sausage
    1 medium onion, chopped
    1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
    1 small zucchini, chopped
    2 cups Green Giant® Niblets® Frozen Corn
    1 cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky Salsa
    1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
    3/4 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    6 oz. (1 1/2 cups) reduced-fat shredded Cheddar cheese
    1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

    Recipe



    Prep Time: 25 Minutes
    Preparation Directions:
    1. Cook penne to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
    2. Meanwhile, spray nonstick wok or large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add sausage; cook 5 minutes or until no longer pink and thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently. Drain. Add onion, bell pepper, zucchini, corn, salsa, tomatoes and oregano; mix well. Bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    3. Reserve 1/2 cup cheese and 2 tablespoons cilantro. Add remaining 1 cup cheese and cilantro to mixture in skillet; mix well. Add cooked penne; toss to mix. Spoon mixture onto serving platter. Garnish with reserved cheese and cilantro.

    6 servings



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    NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING:
    SERVING SIZE: 1/6 of Recipe
    Calories 440 Calories from Fat 140

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    % DAILY VALUE
    Total Fat 15 g 23 %
    Saturated 6 g 30 %
    Cholesterol 60 mg 20 %
    Sodium 1140 mg 48 %
    Total Carbohydrate 49 g 16 %
    Dietary Fiber 4 g 16 %
    Sugars 8 g
    Protein 28 g

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    Vitamin A 40 % Vitamin C 50 %
    Calcium 25 % Iron 20 %

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    DIETARY EXCHANGES: 2 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Fruit, 1 Vegetable, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat,
    OR 3 Carbohydrate, 1 Vegetable, 2 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat,

    Copyright © 2000 The Pillsbury Company

 

 

 


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