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