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Taco Pasta Casserole

This quick and easy taco pasta casserole is the perfect Taco Night alternative! Tender pasta, ground beef, salsa, and Velveeta cheese is the perfect combination of cheesy, zesty flavors.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked medium shells pasta
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1 jar salsa (16 oz.)
  • 1 can condensed cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz.) NOT diluted
  • 8 oz. diced Velveeta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mexican blend or cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. Drain when the pasta reaches al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the beef in a Dutch oven over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
  3. Stir in the salsa, soup, and Velveeta cheese; heat through.
  4. Stir the cooked pasta into the meat mixture. Transfer the taco pasta to a greased 11-in x 7-in baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle with shredded Mexican cheese.
  6. Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Notes

  • You can make taco pasta with another protein – such as ground chicken, ground turkey, or store-bought shredded chicken.
  • Skip the baking time and make this a one-pot cheesy taco pasta by cooking all the ingredients in a large Dutch oven on the stovetop.
  • If you don't have shell pasta, you can substitute it with another similar short pasta shape -- such as penne!
  • Cooking just for two? Cut all of the ingredients in half and bake the pasta in a small (about 1 quart) casserole dish. The rest of the instructions remain the same.
  • When reheating leftovers, loosen up the cheesy pasta with some beef broth or chicken broth. A little goes a long way!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6 of the recipe Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 28.6g (57%) Fat 28.4g (44%) Saturated Fat 13.7g (69%) Cholesterol 97.5mg (33%) Sodium 1654mg (69%) Fiber 1.3g (5%) Sugar 3.5g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6 of the recipe
Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 28.6g 57%
Fat 28.4g 44%
Saturated Fat 13.7g 69%
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33%
Sodium 1654mg 69%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugar 3.5g 7%

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