Taco Twist Bake

Total Time

Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jan. 12, 2022
People of all ages enjoy this Mexican-flavored noodle bake. When my sister-in-law cooked for a youth camp several years ago, she multiplied the recipe. It was an instant success. —Karen Buhr, Gasport, New York

Ingredients

  • 2-1/2 cups cooked Taco-Seasoned Meat
  • 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
  • 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Directions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the taco meat, tomato sauce and green pepper; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine pasta and sour cream; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with meat mixture.
  2. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 721 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1652mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 38g protein.