Description
Taco pasta bake is a tantalizing fusion of two beloved dishes, marrying the savory appeal of tacos with hearty pasta. This comforting casserole features al dente rotini enveloped in seasoned ground beef, vibrant bell peppers, and a generous layer of melted cheese. Baked until bubbly and golden, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its zesty flavor profile and cheesy goodness, taco pasta bake will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 15 oz canned diced tomatoes with green chiles
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese
- ? cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C).
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, draining excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; mix well.
- In a bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, bell peppers, and half of the cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg