Southwest Baked Pasta and Cheese

[Dana H.]

Southwest Baked Pasta and Cheese
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This is one of the most highly rated recipes on the website. We've gotten tons of comments about how much kids love it.
Ingredients:

4 cups (8 ounces) bow tie pasta
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomaotes, no-salt added, drained
1 can (10 3/4 ounces) condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 can (4 ounces) diced mild green chiles
3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup sliced green onions
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Preparation Time: Approximately 10 minutes

Cook Time: Approximately 40 minutes

Preparation:

Heat the oven to 375° F. Cook the pasta as package directs. Drain.

While the pasta is cooking mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl, except 1/4 cup of the cheese and the tortilla chips. Add the hot pasta to the bowl and mix to blend thoroughly.

Transfer to 2-quart shallow baking dish and spread to even out the top; top with the remaining cheese and bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes until bubbly. Sprinkle the top with the tortilla chips and bake 5 to 10 minutes longer, until the topping is lightly browned.

Servings: 6

Nutritional Information Per Serving: 500 calories; 19 g fat; 100 mg cholesterol; 1,220 mg sodium; 63 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 18 g protein.

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