One-Pan Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
A deliciously cheesy and hearty one-pan pasta bake inspired by taco flavors. This simple recipe combines pasta, ground beef, and a blend of spices and cheese for a comforting dish that’s perfect for any weeknight dinner.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (5 1/4 oz) uncooked penne pasta
- (3/4 lb) ground beef
- (1/2) small onion, diced
- (1 clove) garlic, minced
- (3/4 tbsp) olive oil
- (1/2 (15 oz) can) diced tomatoes
- (3/4 (15 oz) can) black beans, drained and rinsed
- (3/4 (1 oz) packet) taco seasoning
- (1/4 cups) corn kernels (frozen or canned)
- (1 1/4 cups) shredded cheddar cheese
- (1/4 cups) sour cream
- (1/4 cups) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
- (1/4 tsp) red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190 °C).
- 2
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat (3/4 tbsp) olive oil over medium heat. Add the (3/4) small onion, diced, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the (1 cloves) garlic, minced, and (3/4 lb) ground beef to the skillet. Cook until the beef is browned and cooked through, approximately 6-8 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- 4
Stir in the (1 (10 oz) can) diced tomatoes, (1/4 cup) corn kernels, (1 (10 oz) can) black beans, and (1 (3/4 oz) packet) taco seasoning. Mix well to combine.
- 5
Add the uncooked (5 1/4 oz) penne pasta to the skillet and pour in enough water to cover the pasta (about 3 cups). Stir everything together.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cover the skillet with a lid, and let it cook for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Remove the lid and reduce the heat to low. Stir in (1/4 cup) sour cream and half of the (1 1/4 cups) shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- 8
Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the pasta mixture.
- 9
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 10
Once out of the oven, garnish with (1/4 cup) chopped fresh cilantro and (1/4 tsp) red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
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