Taco Pasta Bake Recipe

Name: Taco Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces, weight Dried Pasta; 1 pound Ground Beef; 1 whole Onion, Diced; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced; 8 ounces, weight Room Temperature Cream Cheese; 8 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese; 1 cup Sour Cream; 12 ounces, weight Salsa; 12 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning; 1 cup Crushed Tortillia Chips; 1 cup Diced Fresh Tomatoes; Chopped Scallions And Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces, weight Dried Pasta
1 pound Ground Beef
1 whole Onion, Diced
1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced
8 ounces, weight Room Temperature Cream Cheese
8 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
1 cup Sour Cream
12 ounces, weight Salsa
12 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
1 cup Crushed Tortillia Chips
1 cup Diced Fresh Tomatoes
Chopped Scallions And Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)

1
Boil pasta according to package directions.
2
When done, drain it and set aside.
3
Into a large frying pan over medium heat, add in your ground meat, diced peppers and onions.
4
Fry until beef is cooked through.
5
Make sure to break it up into small pieces with your spatula.
6
Over low heat toss cooked pasta in with your meat and vegetables, and add the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
7
Mix until cheese is all mixed in (the cream cheese should melt right in and coat pasta).
8
Add in sour cream, salsa, beans and taco seasoning.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Pour into a 1-1.5 quart baking dish and top with tortilla chips and diced tomatoes.
11
Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
12
Garnish with sliced scallions or fresh cilantro.

1387

kcal

Calories

Fat

116

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces, weight Dried Pasta, 1 pound Ground Beef, 1 whole Onion, Diced, 1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced, and more.

Yes, Taco 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.

Taco Pasta Bake

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