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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In large skillet, heat oil; add green onion and cook until tender, but not brown
  2. Add ground beef and chilies; cook until meat is browned
  3. Drain off fat
  4. Stir in soup, water and chili powder
  5. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes
  6. Meanwhile, heat oven to 350º F
  7. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain
  8. In 2-quart casserole layer ½ meat mixture; top with hot pasta

  9. Slice cheese slices diagonally, reserving half of the slices
  10. Place 5 triangles on top of pasta, with triangle tips pointing inward. (Pattern should create a star)

  11. Top with remaining meat mixture

  12. Cover; bake 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly
  13. Remove cover, place reserved 5 triangles of cheese on top as described above
  14. Let stand for 5 minutes or until cheese melts
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