Mucho Gusto Mexican-style Pasta Bake Recipe

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Mucho Gusto Mexican-style Pasta Bake
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Directions:

  1. Directions
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
  3. Butter six 12- to 16-ounce individual casserole dishes (or one 3-quart baking dish); set aside.
  4. In a 4-quart Dutch oven cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; return to pan.
  5. In a large saucepan cook onion and sweet pepper in butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender.
  6. Stir in flour, salt, cilantro, and cumin. Add milk all at once.
  7. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
  8. Reduce heat to low.
  9. Stir in colby cheese and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese; stir until cheese is melted.
  10. Pour over drained pasta; stir to combine.
  11. Layer half of the pasta mixture, all of the salsa, and the remaining pasta mixture in the prepared casserole(s.)
  12. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and olives. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder.
  13. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly around edges and heated through. (If using large casserole, bake in a 400 degree F oven about 20 minutes.)
  14. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 605.75 Kcal (2536 kJ)
Calories from fat 256.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 28.53g 44%
Cholesterol 69.88mg 23%
Sodium 1481.21mg 62%
Potassium 454.25mg 10%
Total Carbs 59.75g 20%
Sugars 11.04g 44%
Dietary Fiber 8.78g 35%
Protein 28.58g 57%
Vitamin C 23.3mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 12%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 612mg 61%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 172.46 Kcal (722 kJ)
Calories from fat 73.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.12g 44%
Cholesterol 19.9mg 23%
Sodium 421.72mg 62%
Potassium 129.33mg 10%
Total Carbs 17.01g 20%
Sugars 3.14g 44%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g 35%
Protein 8.14g 57%
Vitamin C 6.6mg 39%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 12%
Iron 0.8mg 15%
Calcium 174.2mg 61%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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