4.9 from 27 votes
Taco Pasta Bake with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Taco seasoned ground beef is tossed with pasta & creamy avocado sauce in this easy, cheesy Taco Pasta Bake recipe, made in just 35 minutes!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 776 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ziti pasta or penne pasta
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning click link for homemade recipe
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
- ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
Creamy Avocado Sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 avocados peeled & seeded
- 4 oz can diced green chilies
- 2 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the ziti pasta 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
- Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is boiling add the ground beef to a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook through, drain off any grease, then add the taco seasoning, cherry tomatoes & black beans.
- Combine well, then simmer 5-7 minutes on low heat.
- Prepare the avocado sauce by adding all ingredients to a blender or food processor and blending until creamy.
- Combine the ground beef and pasta, then pour the avocado sauce over the top.
- Mix everything together, then transfer to an oven-safe baking dish.
- Sprinkle the cheese over the top.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake 15-20 minutes.
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Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian, replace the ground beef with soy chorizo or meatless crumbles.
- To make this recipe gluten free, substitute gluten-free ziti or penne pasta.
- Want to add more veggies to the dish? Diced zucchini, bell peppers or corn kernels can be added at the same time as the cherry tomatoes and black beans. With an added 1-2 cups of veggies, this dish will easily serve 8 people.
- This dish makes great leftovers! It will stay good in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. To reheat, place in the microwave, covered, for 2 minutes. If the dish becomes dry, add a little extra water or chicken broth before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
6serving
Calories
776kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
79g
(26%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
1034mg
(43%)
Potassium
1154mg
(33%)
Fiber
13g
(52%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
735mg
(15%)
Vitamin C
29.9mg
(33%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
5.1mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 776
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6serving | |
| Calories | 776kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 79g | 26% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 1034mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 1154mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 735mg | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 29.9mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.1mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.