Description
Taco Pasta Casserole is a delightful blend of cheesy pasta and zesty taco flavors, topped with crunchy tortilla chips for the perfect comfort food experience. This one-pot meal is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making it a hit for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. Gather your family around this flavorful dish that guarantees smiles and satisfied appetites!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 14 oz can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a large casserole dish.
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat until no longer pink.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with juice), black beans, and cooked pasta until heated through.
- Layer half of the mixture in the casserole dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese, then add the remaining mixture and top with more cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg