Cheesy Taco Pasta Casserole
This Cheesy Taco Pasta Casserole is an easy family dinner using only a handful of ingredients and a couple minutes of preparation! It's like a Tex-Mex Hamburger Helper!
Servings 6 people
Calories 586kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1/2 small onion finely chopped
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup water
- 10- ounce can of diced tomatoes with chilis
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups taco blend shredded cheese divided
- 16 ounces penne pasta prepared
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Brown the ground beef with the onion in a large skillet.
- When the meat is cooked through, drain the grease and add the taco seasoning, water, diced tomatoes with chilis.
- Add cream cheese to the pan. Stir to mix and continue cooking until the cream cheese is melted.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in half the shredded cheese and the pasta. Stir to mix.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake for 20 to 30 minutes, until the cheese on top is melted.
Nutrition
Calories: 586kcal