Beef Spaghetti Pie Olé
An unexpected delicious combination of Italian and Mexican flavors...in a pie!
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients: 14
Ingredients
Pasta Shell
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oven to 350°F. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain well. In large bowl, whisk together remaining Pasta Shell ingredients. Add pasta; toss to coat. Arrange pasta in 9-inch pie dish, pressing down and up side to form shell; set aside.
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Step 2
Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add Ground Beef; cook 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up into 3/4-inch crumbles and stirring occasionally. Stir in chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cumin. Stir in tomatoes and zucchini. Gently simmer 3 to 5 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally.
Cooking Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160°F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef doneness.
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Step 3
Stir sour cream into remaining beef; spoon into pasta shell. Place 1 cup cheese in center, leaving 2-inch border around edge. Bake in 350° oven 15 minutes or until heated through.
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Step 4
To serve, cut into wedges.
Nutrition Information
582 Calories
8.5g SAT FAT
47g PROTEIN
5.7 mg IRON
7.6 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
Nutrition information per serving: 582 Calories; 153 Calories from fat; 17g Total Fat (8.5 g Saturated Fat; 0 g Trans Fat; 1.1 g Polyunsaturated Fat; 3.9 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 158 mg Cholesterol; 1088 mg Sodium; 57 g Total Carbohydrate; 4.1 g Dietary Fiber; 47 g Protein; 5.7 mg Iron; 816 mg Potassium; 10.6 mg NE Niacin; 0.6 mg Vitamin B6; 2.9 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.6 mg Zinc; 61.3 mcg Selenium; 144.2 mg Choline.
This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Iron, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, Selenium, and Choline; and a good source of Dietary Fiber, and Potassium.
Safe Handling Tips:
- Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
- Separate raw meat from other foods.
- Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
- Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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