Cheesy Italian Pasta Bake
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Cheesy Italian Pasta Bake

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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 cups
    wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
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  • 1 lb.
    lean ground beef
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  • large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)
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  • large zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)
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  • red pepper, chopped
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  • 1 can (8 oz.)
    pizza sauce
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  • 1/2 lb. (8 oz.)
    VELVEETA®, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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  • 1/2 cup
    KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
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Directions
1.
HEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, brown meat in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat; drain. Stir in vegetables and sauce; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender. Drain pasta. Add to meat mixture along with VELVEETA; mix well.
2.
SPOON into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; sprinkle with Parmesan.
3.
BAKE 15 to 20 min. or until heated through.

Kraft kitchens tips
HEALTHY LIVING: Save 50 calories and 6 grams of fat, including 3 grams of saturated fat, per serving by preparing with whole wheat pasta, extra lean ground beef and 2% Milk VELVEETA.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Sodium 980 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugars 8, Protein 29 g, Daily Values: Vitamin A 90%, Vitamin C 40%, Calcium 50%, Iron 20%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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