Description
A hearty taco pasta casserole combining the flavors of tacos and pasta in a single dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, diced tomatoes, corn, and salsa. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the beef mixture in the skillet. Mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Experiment with different cheeses like pepper jack for a spicy kick.
- Add jalapeños for extra heat.
- Top with sour cream or guacamole for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the casserole
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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