Cheesy Taco Pasta Casserole
Cheesy Taco Pasta Casserole is a delicious easy recipe with simple ingredients. The rotini pasta holds the flavorful sauce. A great weeknight dinner.
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 9x13-inch Baking Dish
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Rotini Pasta
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 Onion diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 1-ounce packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 10-ounce can *Rotel Diced Tomatoes w/Green Chilies, undrained
- 1 15-ounce can Tomato Sauce
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 2 cups Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
- ½ cup Sour Cream
- ¼ cup Sliced Green Onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and onion. Cook until beef is no longer pink and onion is softened, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- Meanwhile, cook rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until fully combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with all of the cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted.
- Let stand 5 minutes, then sprinkle with green onions before serving.
Notes
*Use 2 cups of your favorite salsa in place of the Rotel®.
Nutrition
Calories: 698kcal
