Loaded Taco Pasta Bake: Indulgent Comfort Food for the Family
A hearty and delicious Loaded Taco Pasta Bake that combines the flavors of taco seasoning, pasta, and cheese to create an indulgent comfort food that’s perfect for the family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 2 cups bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, sour cream, beef mixture, and half of the cheese.
- Transfer to a baking dish, top with remaining cheese, and bell peppers.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding diced jalapeños.
- Swap ground beef for turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg