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Cream Cheese Pasta Bake
 
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Prep Time: 25 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 55 Minutes
Servings: 6
Whole wheat rotini with creamy tomato sauce and lots and lots of cheese. I adapted this recipe from ForTheMommas.
Ingredients:
1 lb 93% lean ground beef
13 1/4 ounces whole wheat pasta (i prefer rotini)
1 cup low-fat sour cream
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 large egg
1 (26 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups italian cheese blend, shredded
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to directions on the box, set aside.
3. Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until cooked through.
4. In a bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and one egg. Blend thoroughly.
5. Add spaghetti sauce to the cheese mixture. Blend thoroughly.
6. Add one cup shredded Italian cheese. Mix together.
7. In a casserole dish, combine 13.25 oz (one box) whole wheat rotini, ground beef mixture, and sauce blend.
8. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Italian Cheese.
9. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.
By RecipeOfHealth.com