Cream Cheese Pasta Bake

Whole wheat rotini with creamy tomato sauce and lots and lots of cheese. I adapted this recipe from ForTheMommas.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  93% lean ground beef
• 13 1⁄4 ounces whole wheat pasta (I prefer Rotini)
• 1  cup low-fat sour cream
• 8  ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1  large egg
• 1 (26 ounce) jar  spaghetti sauce
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Italian cheese blend, shredded

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cook pasta according to directions on the box, set aside.
3. Brown the ground beef, onion, and garlic until cooked through.
4. In a bowl, combine 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, and one egg. Blend thoroughly.
5. Add spaghetti sauce to the cheese mixture. Blend thoroughly.
6. Add one cup shredded Italian cheese. Mix together.
7. In a casserole dish, combine 13.25 oz (one box) whole wheat rotini, ground beef mixture, and sauce blend.
8. Top with remaining 1/2 cup Italian Cheese.
9. Bake uncovered for 25-35 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly.