taco rigatoni bake
I had planned tacos for supper, and forgot to buy taco shells. I had all the rest of the ingredients on hand and came up with this. Very tasty, quick, and easy.
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prep time
30 Min
cook time
45 Min
method
Bake
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 16 ounces rigatoni pasta
- 2 pounds ground chuck
- 2 packages taco seasoning mix (1 oz each)
- - water, per seasoning mix directions
- 8 ounces taco sauce
- 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
- GARNISH
- 6 stalks green onions, diced
- 4 ounces black olives, sliced
- 6 ounces shredded lettuce
- 2 - Roma tomatoes, diced
- sour cream
How To Make taco rigatoni bake
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Step 1Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
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Step 2Brown and drain ground chuck.
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Step 3Add taco seasoning packets. Add the water specified in the taco seasoning directions.
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Step 4Add taco sauce. Cook according to the taco packet directions.
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Step 5Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a 13x9 pan, sprayed with cooking spray, place half of the rigatoni.
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Step 6Add half of the meat and half of the shredded cheese. Make sure all of the pasta has some sauce on it.
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Step 7Repeat layers.
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Step 8Bake at 400 degrees F until the cheese is melted. Remove from oven.
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Step 9Garnish with choices of green onion, black olive, lettuce, tomato, salsa, sour cream, etc.
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Category:
Beef
Category:
Pasta
Category:
Casseroles
Culture:
Mexican
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Bake
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