Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
 
 
Cheesy, beefy, comforting and delicious, this simple meal will be a new favorite after one bite. It can be served out of the pot or poured into a casserole dish and baked with cheese on top. Make your preference.
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Recipe type: Dinner/Beef/Pasta
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients
  • 1 (16 ounce) box of medium pasta shells, cooked according to packet directions
  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 cup red or yellow onion, diced small
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced small
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (We prefer mild.)
  • 1 (8 ounce) block cream cheese, softened
  • 1 packet taco season or 3 tbsp Homemade Taco Seasoning
  • 2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
  1. Cook the shell pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with the salt and pepper.
  3. When the ground beef is mostly browned, add the diced onion and poblano pepper. Continue cooking until onion and peppers are tender.
  4. Next, add the cream cheese, Rotel, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
  5. Add the ground beef mixture to the cooked pasta. Mix until well combined.
  6. At this point, you can serve it as is with a sprinkling of shredded cheese on each serving, or you can make it into a casserole bake by pouring the mixture into a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top it with the shredded cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until hot through and the cheese is nicely browned.
  7. Either way, it will be delicious.
  8. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/cheesy-taco-pasta-casserole/