TACO MAC AND CHEESE

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Guilt-free comfort food? It's possible with this incredible taco mac and cheese recipe! Whole-grain pasta, creamy Mexican cheese and taco seasoning take this meal to the next level.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 55m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked multigrain or whole-grain rotini pasta (9 oz)
1 1/2 cups cubed (about 3/4 inch) peeled butternut squash
3/4 cup Progresso™ low sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup evaporated low-fat milk (from 12-oz can)
4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix (from 1-oz package)
1 1/4 cups shredded reduced-fat taco-flavored Mexican cheese blend (5 oz)
2 plum (Roma) tomatoes, sliced
1/4 cup low-sodium refrigerated salsa
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
12 baked tortilla chips
Fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole with cooking spray. Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt and oil and using minimum cook time. Drain and return to saucepan.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat squash and broth to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Cover; simmer 15 minutes or until squash is tender. Stir in milk and taco seasoning. Return to boiling; remove from heat. Place squash mixture in blender. Cover; blend on medium speed 20 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in 1 cup of the cheese until melted. Pour over pasta; mix well. Pour mixture into casserole. Top with tomato slices.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Bake 4 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
  • Divide pasta mixture among 4 plates. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon each salsa and sour cream. Crumble 3 tortilla chips over each. Garnish with cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

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