Creamy Pasta Casserole {#quickfixcasseroles}
Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 430 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound pasta (any small shape)
- 1 large onion , diced
- 2 garlic cloves , diced
- 1 tablespoon margarine (or butter) spread
- 2 peppers (any color), diced
- 2 medium to large tomatoes , diced
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ pound ham , sliced thin or 1 pound of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1 tablespoon margarine (or butter) spread
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 cup shredded Gruyere or Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
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Prepare your pasta 'al dente' as directed on the back of the package.
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In a large skillet, melt margarine (or butter) spread.
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Add onions and garlic to hot skillet and cook until slightly caramelized.
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Add diced peppers, diced tomatoes, and ham (or bacon) to skillet.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cook for 5 minutes on medium high heat, stirring occasionally.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
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Once pasta has cooked, drain and add 1 tablespoon margarine (or butter) spread.
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Add the vegetables to the pasta and stir to combine.
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Pour the pasta and veggies into a large 11x15in baking dish.
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Sprinkle shredded cheese over the pasta and veggies.
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Pour the half and half over the pasta.
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Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.
Nutrition Facts
Creamy Pasta Casserole {#quickfixcasseroles}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 430
Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 46mg15%
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 405mg12%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 755IU15%
Vitamin C 29.6mg36%
Calcium 223mg22%
Iron 1.2mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.