Description
Taco pasta bake is a delicious and hearty dish that beautifully fuses the vibrant flavors of tacos with the comforting texture of baked pasta. This one-pot wonder features zesty ground meat, savory spices, and gooey cheese, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights and gatherings alike. With its customizable ingredients and easy preparation, taco pasta bake promises to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ? cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C).
- Cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juices), and black beans; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine the meat mixture with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and stir in half of the cheese.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish and top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 210g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg