Enchilada pasta bake Recipe
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 100g mushrooms, diced
- 1tbsp oil
- 300g pasta (I used penne)
- 400g enchilada sauce (shop-bought or homemade)
- 4tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 1 x 435g tin of refried beans (or use homemade)
- 3tbsp fresh salsa
- 50g cheddar cheese, grated
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 182g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 264 | |
| Calories from Fat 48 | 18% |
| Total Fat 5.51g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1.8g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.06g | |
| Cholesterol 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium 757mg | 32% |
| Potassium 386mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 43.43g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 21% |
| Sugars 5.51g | 4% |
| Protein 11.12g | 18% |
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