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A close-up of a baked taco pasta casserole topped with melted cheese, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, with a drizzle of white sauce in a white baking dish.
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Yield: 6 servings

Taco Pasta Casserole

This hearty Taco Pasta Casserole recipe is so simple to make with bold Tex-Mex taco flavors and cheesy, beefy pasta combined in one dish!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time55 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3-4 jalapeños, seeded and diced (or one medium bell pepper)
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 bag (10 oz) frozen corn, or fresh corn
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup medium-size pasta shells
  • 8 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat a 9x13 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. (Or use a large oven-safe skillet and skip the 9x13.)
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef with the onion and jalapeños for 5 minutes. Break up and crumble the meat as it cooks. If using regular ground beef, we recommend draining any excess grease before continuing.
  • Add the taco seasoning, pinto beans, black beans, corn, chicken broth, pasta shells, and Velveeta cheese. Stir and simmer until the cheese melts, about 5 minutes.
  • Carefully spoon the meat mixture into the prepared casserole dish (or leave in the oven-safe skillet). Top with the shredded cheddar cheese and loosely cover with foil. I recommend misting the foil with non-stick cooking spray and tenting it loosely to keep the cheese from sticking to the foil.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, removing the foil for the last 10 minutes of bake time. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving!

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Notes

Store: Transfer cooled leftovers to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave in 30-second bursts or bake at 350°F until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving, Calories: 672kcal, Carbohydrates: 70g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 1119mg, Potassium: 1316mg, Fiber: 16g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 965IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 570mg, Iron: 6mg