Mexican Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Orecchiette Pasta; 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped; 1 pound Ground Beef; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning; 3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened; 15 ounces, weight Red Enchilada Sauce; 7 ounces, weight Canned, Diced Green Chilies; 1 cup Frozen Corn; 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded; 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Orecchiette Pasta
1/2 cups Onion, Chopped
1 pound Ground Beef
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
3 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
15 ounces, weight Red Enchilada Sauce
7 ounces, weight Canned, Diced Green Chilies
1 cup Frozen Corn
1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded

1
Preheat oven to 400 F.
2
Bring a well-salted pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions.
3
When finished, drain pasta and set aside.
4
When the pasta is almost done, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
6
Add beef and heat until crumbly and cooked through.
7
Add in garlic and stir through.
8
Next, add seasoning, cream cheese, enchilada sauce, green chilies, corn and pepper jack cheese and mix until everything is completely combined and the cream cheese has melted evenly.
9
Finally, add in cooked pasta and stir until pasta is well-coated.
10
Pour pasta mixture into a greased 8x8 baking dish.
11
Top with Monterey jack cheese.
12
Bake in oven for about 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
13
Remove from oven and serve with desired garnishes.

970

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Orecchiette Pasta, 1/2 cups Onion, Chopped, 1 pound Ground Beef, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pasta Bake falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mexican Pasta Bake

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