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Taco Pasta
Cheesy taco pasta bake is a delicious weeknight casserole that combines the best of tacos and pasta in one easy dish!
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
20
minutes
minutes
Total Time
30
minutes
minutes
Servings
12
Calories
542
kcal
Author
Kate @ I Heart Eating
Ingredients
2
pounds
lean ground beef
1
medium white or yellow onion
finely chopped
1
cup
water
3
tablespoons
taco seasoning mix
15
ounce
can corn
drained
15
ounce
can diced tomatoes
8
ounces
reduced-fat cream cheese
1
cup
chunky salsa
16
ounces
dry medium shell pasta
3-4
cups
cheddar cheese
shredded, divided
Instructions
Cook noodles according to package directions; set aside.
In a large skillet, cook ground beef and onion until meat is brown; drain fat.
Return ground beef to skillet, and stir water and taco seasoning into ground beef mixture, then cover.
Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer for one minute; stir.
Add corn, tomatoes, salsa, and cream cheese.
Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently until cream cheese melts and mixture is heated through.
Add noodles and 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; stir to combine.
Remove from heat.
Sprinkle with remaining 1-2 cups cheese.
Cover, and let sit until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
Notes
*Don't miss the recipe variations above the recipe.
**Nutrition facts are estimates.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
542
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
66
g
|
Protein:
30
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
86
mg
|
Sodium:
666
mg
|
Potassium:
561
mg
|
Fiber:
2
g
|
Sugar:
33
g
|
Vitamin A:
590
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4.7
mg
|
Calcium:
266
mg
|
Iron:
3
mg