PREP TIME: 10 MINS | COOK TIME: 20 MINS | TOTAL TIME: 30 MINS | SERVINGS: 6
This 5-ingredient Taco Pasta Casserole is an easy weeknight dinner that you can whip up using just a few simple ingredients! Cheesy, super delish, and filling casserole.
Aside from being extremely delicious, this casserole is pretty versatile. Feel free to change things up a bit with whatever you have on hand. Also, if you want to make this casserole healthier, fancier, and even yummier, you can!
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This Taco Pasta Casserole is made to feed a large crowd. It’s a big casserole. But if you are making this for your small family, you can, too. Simply half the ingredients or divide it into two and freeze the other half. Easily customize this casserole and impress everyone every time!
Ingredients
16 ounces pasta shells
2 pounds ground meat beef, chicken, and/or turkey
15.5 ounces salsa
1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning (add 1 extra packet for more flavour)
½ c. shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
Optional: Add 1/2 c. cream cheese, sour cream, or half and a half for a creamier sauce
1 c. water or milk
How to make Taco Pasta Casserole
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta. Drain when done and set aside.
Step 2: Brown the meat in a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet. Drain the excess fat when done.
Step 3: To the drained meat, add the cooked pasta, then layer it with the meat. You can move everything to a casserole dish if you are not using a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet. Over the meat, sprinkle the seasoning packet. Next, pour the water over, then add the salsa. Stir, then top the casserole with shredded cheese.
Step 4: Place the casserole in a 400 degrees oven and bake for about 18 to 22 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly.
Step 5: Remove from the oven when done and serve the casserole straight from the oven with any taco-style toppings you prefer. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Amount per Serving: Calories 735 | Fat 35g 54% | Saturated Fat 14g 88% | Trans Fat 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 14g | Cholesterol 117mg 39% | Sodium 1151mg 50% | Potassium 795mg 23% | Carbohydrates 65g 22% | Fiber 5g 21% | Sugar 6g 7% | Protein 39g 78% | Vitamin A 993IU 20% | Vitamin C 4mg 5% | Calcium 133mg 13% | Iron 5mg 28%
Ingredients
- 16 ounces pasta shells
- 2 pounds ground meat beef, chicken, and/or turkey
- 15.5 ounces salsa
- 1 (1 ounce) packet taco seasoning (add 1 extra packet for more flavour)
- ½ c. shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- Optional: Add 1/2 c. cream cheese, sour cream, or half and a half for a creamier sauce
- 1 c. water or milk
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta. Drain when done and set aside.
Step 2: Brown the meat in a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet. Drain the excess fat when done.
Step 3: To the drained meat, add the cooked pasta, then layer it with the meat. You can move everything to a casserole dish if you are not using a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet. Over the meat, sprinkle the seasoning packet. Next, pour the water over, then add the salsa. Stir, then top the casserole with shredded cheese.
Step 4: Place the casserole in a 400 degrees oven and bake for about 18 to 22 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the sauce is bubbly.
Step 5: Remove from the oven when done and serve the casserole straight from the oven with any taco-style toppings you prefer. Enjoy!
