FBD

Taco Pasta Casserole

MexicanBeefEasy40 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 0.3 oz taco seasoning packet
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
  • 12 oz shell pasta
  • 29 oz canned stewed tomatoes (2 cans)
  • 11 oz chunky salsa
  • 2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Brown ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat; drain fat. Add taco seasoning; stir and set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt butter in the same skillet. Sauté onion and jalapeño until tender. Stir onion mixture into seasoned beef.

  4. 4

    Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.

  5. 5

    In a large bowl, combine beef mixture, cooked pasta, stewed tomatoes, salsa, and 1 cup Cheddar. Mix well.

  6. 6

    Spoon into prepared baking dish. Top with remaining 1 cup Cheddar.

  7. 7

    Bake 25–30 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.