Makeover Linguine with Ham & Swiss Cheese Recipe

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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

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Makeover Linguine with Ham & Swiss Cheese Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

15 45 60

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked multigrain linguine, broken in half
2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1-3/4 cups (7 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) reduced-fat reduced-sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1 cup (8 ounces) reduced-fat sour cream
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, finely chopped

Directions

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 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 293 calories, 12 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 665 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 19 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Makeover Linguine with Ham & Swiss Cheese in Healthy Cooking February/March 2011, p24