Taco Casserole with Pasta Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    853 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Taco Casserole with Pasta Recipe

This Easy Baked Taco Casserole is ready in about 30 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights. Cheesy and kid-approved!

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces pasta shells, or elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Coriander chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14 ounces
  • 2 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese divided
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 395 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook pasta following the package instructions until it is al dente.
  3. Heat a large skillet with oil on medium heat. Saute beef, onion, and garlic for 2 minutes.
  4. Now add taco seasoning, coriander, diced tomatoes and pasta. Stir all together. When hot, add ½ cup of cheese and stir.
  5. Remove the casserole from the stove and transfer it to the 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle the top with shredded cheddar and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is nicely melted.
  6. Open the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before removing and serving.

Notes

  • Add your favorite taco toppings when serving the casserole.
  • You can easily swap it out for ground turkey, shredded chicken, or some plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version. 
  • To sneak in some extra veggies, add chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the skillet when browning the beef.
  • If you're looking to up the spice factor, add some diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the skillet when mixing everything together. You could also drizzle some hot sauce over it when serving.
  • Add your favorite taco toppings when serving the casserole.
  • You can easily swap it out for ground turkey, shredded chicken, or some plant-based crumbles for a vegetarian version. 
  • To make cleanup easier, you can make this in a large cast iron skillet and just put the skillet right in the oven to bake instead of using a casserole dish.
  • To sneak in some extra veggies, add chopped bell peppers, zucchini, or spinach to the skillet when browning the beef.
  • If you're looking to up the spice factor, add some diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the skillet when mixing everything together. You could also drizzle some hot sauce over it when serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 853kcal (43%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 51g (78%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 18g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 151mg (50%) Sodium 706mg (29%) Potassium 768mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1063IU (21%) Vitamin C 18mg (20%) Calcium 584mg (58%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 853 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 853kcal 43%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 51g 78%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 18g 90%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 151mg 50%
Sodium 706mg 29%
Potassium 768mg 16%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1063IU 21%
Vitamin C 18mg 20%
Calcium 584mg 58%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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