Mexican Pasta Bake

Name: Mexican Pasta Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ground beef; 1 pkg taco seasoning mix; 1 (15oz) can(s) diced tomatoes; 1/2 c green bell pepper; 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 1/2 tsp oregano, dried; 12 oz spiral pasta cooked and drained; 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded (divided); 1 c sour cream

By Brandi Bean
@hazzeydaz

When I was a kitchen manager I made this weekly and sold out every time!!
One of my favorites!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Ingredients

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1 1/2 lb

ground beef
1 pkg

taco seasoning mix
1 (15oz) can(s)

diced tomatoes
1/2 c

green bell pepper
1 1/2 tsp

garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp

oregano, dried
12 oz

spiral pasta cooked and drained
1 1/2 c

cheddar cheese, shredded (divided)
1 c

sour cream

How to Make Mexican Pasta Bake

Step-by-Step

* In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat.
* Meanwhile cook pasta until just done and drain. Combine the pasta, 3/4 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish.
* Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

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Originally Posted: Thu, Dec 15, 2011