MAKEOVER LINGUINE WITH HAM & SWISS CHEESE

Makeover Linguine with Ham & Swiss Cheese image

This rich linguine casserole recipe eliminates nearly half the saturated fat from the original-but keeps the creamy texture and distinctive Swiss cheese flavor. -Mike Tchou, Pepper Pike, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat linguine, broken in half
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1-3/4 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped

Steps:

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the ham, 1-1/2 cups cheese, soup, sour cream, onion and green pepper. Drain pasta; add to ham mixture and stir to coat. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 665mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges