Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
With yummy taco flavors, this pasta dish will get rave reviews from the whole family.
Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 330 kcal
Ingredients
- 4 oz penne rigate
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 8 oz extra-lean ground beef
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 small zucchini chopped
- 1 small red pepper chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tsp sodium-reduced taco seasoning
- Pinch salt
- 1 cup no-salt tomato sauce
- 1 cup sodium-reduced or no-salt-added beef broth
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1/2 cup shredded Tex-Mex Cheese blend divided
- 1/2 cup diced tomato
- 1/2 cup loosely packed shredded romaine lettuce
- 1 green onion finely sliced
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F. In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta for about 7 minutes or until almost cooked; drain, reserving 1/3 cup cooking liquid.
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Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet set over medium high heat; cook ground beef, onion, carrot, zucchini, red pepper, garlic, taco seasoning and salt for about 5 minutes or until beef starts to brown and vegetables begin to soften. Stir in tomato sauce, broth and corn; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until sauce thickens slightly.
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Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, reserved cooking liquid and 1/4 cup cheese. Transfer to 8-inch square baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until heated through and golden on top. Sprinkle tomato, lettuce, and green onion over top. Serve with lime wedges.
Recipe Notes
Serve with sour cream and guacamole if desired.
A SharethePasta.org original recipe.
