Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake is a family-friendly comfort food combining seasoned ground beef, pasta, taco flavors, and plenty of melted cheese baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion and garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and salsa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta and sour cream, stirring to combine.
- Transfer mixture to a greased baking dish.
- Top with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
- Bake for 20 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Pairs perfectly with a side salad or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: taco pasta bake, cheesy pasta, Mexican, casserole, ground beef