Mexican Pasta Bake

Name: Mexican Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, cooked and drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided; 1/2 cup sour cream

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

This casserole makes a delicious change of pace from ordinary pasta casseroles. The corkscrew noodles? They make it fun! —Joy Smith, Bigfork, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta, cooked and drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
2. Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 434 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1034mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 25g protein.

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