Description
Taco pasta bake is the ultimate comfort food fusion, combining the bold flavors of tacos with the creamy texture of pasta. This hearty dish features layers of perfectly cooked rotini or penne smothered in seasoned ground beef, black beans, and gooey cheese, all baked to bubbling perfection. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, taco pasta bake is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that makes meal prep easy while delivering delicious flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar and Monterey Jack mix)
- Sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef until cooked through. Drain fat and stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, beef mixture, and black beans; mix well.
- Layer half of the mixture in the baking dish, sprinkle with half of the cheese, then repeat with remaining mixture and cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg