Quicky Taco Pasta Casserole Recipe

Name: Quicky Taco Pasta Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon oregano; ¼ teaspoon cumin, ground; 14-½ teaspoon chili powder; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained; 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated; 2 cups shell pasta or 2 cups elbow macaroni; 1 cup light sour cream

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
¼ teaspoon cumin, ground
14-½ teaspoon chili powder
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
2 cups shell pasta or 2 cups elbow macaroni
1 cup light sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 425.
2
Brown and drain ground meat.
3
Add in garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, tomato sauce, salt and pepper.
4
Add black beans towards end of simmering (to heat through).
5
Cook noodles according to package while meat mixture simmers.
6
Drain noodles and return to pot.
7
Stir in sour cream.
8
(Part of my family prefers non-creamy dinners, so we left the sour cream to be used as a topping, and just mixed the noodles and meat mix together rather than layering).
9
In buttered dish, layer noodle mixture, meat/bean mixture, then cheese.
10
Bake for 20 minutes or until cheese is completely melted.
11
Serve with tortilla chips.

1097

kcal

Calories

Fat

117

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1 teaspoon oregano, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ground, and more.

Yes, Quicky Taco 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Quicky Taco Pasta Casserole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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