Loaded Taco Pasta Bake: The Indulgent Twist on Comfort Food
A creamy, cheesy, and loaded casserole that brings all the flavors of tacos together in a comforting pasta dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and salsa; mix well.
- Combine the beef mixture with the cooked pasta and stir in sour cream and half of the cheese.
- Transfer mixture to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with avocado and cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute ground beef with lentils or mushrooms.
- Can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the fridge before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Loaded Taco Pasta Bake, Taco Bake, Comfort Food