Loaded Taco Pasta Bake: A Deliciously Easy Twist on Comfort Food
A comforting and easy-to-make dish that brings together the flavors of tacos and pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef on medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn. Stir until combined.
- Mix in the cooked pasta and half of the cheese. Transfer to a baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream.
Notes
- This dish can be customized with your favorite taco toppings.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground beef with a plant-based meat alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Loaded Taco Pasta Bake