Mexican Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 1 onion, chopped; 2 bell peppers, any color, diced; 1 (13 ounce) box whole wheat penne; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning; 10 ounces salsa; 2 cups Mexican blend cheese

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
2 bell peppers, any color, diced
1 (13 ounce) box whole wheat penne
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
10 ounces salsa
2 cups Mexican blend cheese

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and when it is ready cook pasta- make sure to leave pasta al-dente as it will be going into the oven and you don't want it to be too soft.
3
Brown ground beef in large skillet and drain.
4
Add taco seasoning according to package directions- using liquid from Rotel in place of the water, adding additional water only if needed.
5
Add onion and diced peppers, cook 5 to 6 minutes or until veggies are slightly tender.
6
Add canned goods and 10 oz salsa and stir to combine.
7
When pasta is done, drain and return to large pot.
8
Add beef/veggie/bean mixture and mix gently.
9
Spray casserole dish lightly with nonstick spray.
10
Add half the pasta, top with one cup cheese, then the other half of pasta.
11
Top with remaining cheese.
12
Cover with foil (may want to spray the foil as well so it doesn't stick to the top of the casserole), and bake covered for 30 to 40 minutes.
13
Allow to stand 5 to 10 minutes, then serve.

600

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lean ground beef, 1 onion, chopped, 2 bell peppers, any color, diced, 1 (13 ounce) box whole wheat penne, and more.

Yes, Mexican Pasta Casserole 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 Casserole

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