Name: Cheesy Tex-Mex Pasta Bake (Standard)
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 36 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients: 1 pound Rotini pasta; 1 pound Ground beef; 1 (15 ounce) can Diced tomatoes; 1 (15 ounce) can Black beans-rinsed and drained; 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies; 1 packet Taco seasoning; 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup Shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 1/2 cup Sour cream; 1/4 cup Chopped green onions

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A hearty and flavorful pasta bake with a Tex-Mex twist, perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 1h

Serves 6

Steps 10

Ingredients 10

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Pasta
1 pound 450 g Rotini pasta
Chicken
1 pound 450 g Ground beef
Sauce
1 (15 ounce) can 425 g Diced tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can 425 g Black beans-rinsed and drained
1 (10 ounce) can 280 g Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies
1 packet 28 g Taco seasoning
Cheese
2 cups 225 g Shredded cheddar cheese
cup 60 g Shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Other
cup 120 mL Sour cream
cup 60 mL Chopped green onions

Equipment

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Cook Pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, brown Chicken over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
Add Sauce ingredients to the skillet with the Chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Combine cooked Pasta and Sauce mixture in a large bowl.
Stir in 1 cup of Cheddar cheese and cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Pour the mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
Top with remaining cheese.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
Garnish with Sour cream and Green onions before serving.