Taco Pasta
Two dinnertime favorites come together in one dish for this Mexican twist on the classic mac and cheese -- an easy Taco Pasta!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Ground Beef Recipe, taco casserole, taco pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
4-
6 servings
Calories 524 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 6 items
2 cups (about 5.3 ounces) uncooked medium shells pasta
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, NOT diluted
8 ounces diced Velveeta cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
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Instructions
list of 5 items
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the taco sauce, soup, and Velveeta cheese; heat through.
3. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 11-in x 7-in baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.
5. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Recipe Notes
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• Make chicken taco pasta by substituting ground chicken in this recipe or by using shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken
• If you don't have shells pasta, you can substitute with another similar short pasta shape -- such as penne!
• Prep ahead! Assemble this casserole in advance and keep it in the refrigerator overnight or wrapped tightly in the freezer until ready to bake. You can
freeze the casserole before baking for up to three months.
• Cooking just for two? Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the pasta in a small (about 1 quart) casserole dish. The rest of the instructions remain
the same.
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Nutrition Facts
Taco Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 524 Calories from Fat 256
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.4g44%
Saturated Fat 13.7g86%
Cholesterol 97.5mg33%
Sodium 1654mg72%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 3.5g4%
Protein 28.6g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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Two dinnertime favorites come together in one dish for this Mexican twist on the classic mac and cheese -- an easy Taco Pasta!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Ground Beef Recipe, taco casserole, taco pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings
4-
6 servings
Calories 524 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 6 items
2 cups (about 5.3 ounces) uncooked medium shells pasta
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, NOT diluted
8 ounces diced Velveeta cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Mexican blend or cheddar cheese
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Instructions
list of 5 items
1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, cook beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir in the taco sauce, soup, and Velveeta cheese; heat through.
3. Drain pasta; stir into meat mixture. Transfer to a greased 11-in x 7-in baking dish.
4. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.
5. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.
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Recipe Notes
list of 4 items
• Make chicken taco pasta by substituting ground chicken in this recipe or by using shredded chicken from a store-bought rotisserie chicken
• If you don't have shells pasta, you can substitute with another similar short pasta shape -- such as penne!
• Prep ahead! Assemble this casserole in advance and keep it in the refrigerator overnight or wrapped tightly in the freezer until ready to bake. You can
freeze the casserole before baking for up to three months.
• Cooking just for two? Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the pasta in a small (about 1 quart) casserole dish. The rest of the instructions remain
the same.
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Nutrition Facts
Taco Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 /6 of the recipe)
Calories 524 Calories from Fat 256
% Daily Value*
Fat 28.4g44%
Saturated Fat 13.7g86%
Cholesterol 97.5mg33%
Sodium 1654mg72%
Carbohydrates 36g12%
Fiber 1.3g5%
Sugar 3.5g4%
Protein 28.6g57%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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