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Taco Pasta Bake
This Taco Pasta is OH MY YUM delicious and my husband's favorite pasta! It is loaded with tender beef, beans, pasta, etc. smothered in an incredible creamy enchilada-esque sauce that your whole family will LOVE! It is reminiscent of hamburger helper with its juicy, cheesy beefiness but 1000X better!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 50 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- baking dish
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cook pasta al dente in generously salted water (don't overcook). Drain and set aside.
2
Meanwhile, cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet over medium high heat until no longer pink. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 30 seconds. Drain off any excess grease.
3
Turn heat down to medium and stir in creamed corn, tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes, kidney beans, green chilies, and all seasonings/spices. Turn heat to low, and simmer gently uncovered for ⏱️ 10 minutes.
tomato sauce1 cuphot sauce10 oz. can mild enchilada sauce114.5 oz. can petite diced tomatoes1Tomatoes
4
Stir in cream cheese until melted, then stir in 3/4 cup cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese until melted. Add pasta and stir until evenly coated. You can serve as is or proceed to bake:
Pepper Jack cheese, divided1 cups
5
Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and add pasta. Sprinkle evenly with remaining cheeses and bake at 350 degrees F for ⏱️ 25 minutes then broil until cheese is golden.
6
Garnish with tortilla strips and other desired toppings.
tortilla strips
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