Mexican Manicotti

Pasta shells stand in for taco shells in this cheesy, beefy, change-of-pace main dish.

Prep Time

Minutes

Total Time

1:20

Hr:Mins

Makes

servings

uncooked manicotti pasta shells

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef

can (6 oz) Muir Glen® organic tomato paste

package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix

1 1/2

cups water

package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened

egg

1 1/2

cups sour cream (12 oz)

2 1/2

cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)

cans (4 oz each) Old El Paso® whole green chiles, drained, chopped

1/4

cup chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomato paste, taco seasoning mix and water. Cook over medium heat 5 to 10 minutes until hot and bubbly.
In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, egg, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the cheese, the chiles and 2 tablespoons of the cilantro. Spoon about 3 tablespoons cheese mixture into each pasta shell. Spoon about 1 cup beef mixture into baking dish; top with filled shells and remaining beef mixture.
Cover; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Uncover; sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheese over shells. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

Makes 6 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

Select the Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix you prefer. Choose from Hot N Spicy, 40% Less Sodium, Mild or Original.

Serve the manicotti with favorite Mexican toppings, such as guacamole, sliced green onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced ripe olives and Old El Paso® pickled jalapeño slices.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving (2 Shells))

Calories 700

(Calories from Fat 380),

Total Fat 42g

(Saturated Fat 23g,
Trans Fat 1 1/2g),

Cholesterol 175mg;
Sodium 1390mg;
Total Carbohydrate 45g

(Dietary Fiber 3g,
Sugars 8g),

Protein 35g;

Percent Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

2 Starch;
0 Fruit;
1 Other Carbohydrate;
0 Skim Milk;
0 Low-Fat Milk;
0 Milk;
1/2 Vegetable;
0 Very Lean Meat;
0 Lean Meat;
1 High-Fat Meat;
3 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Mexican Manicotti

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens