MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

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Sprinkle this hearty tomato- and cheese-topped casserole with chopped fresh cilantro for bright color and fresh flavor.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 pound lean ground beef
2 1/2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (8 ounces)
1 cup frozen corn
1 jar (24 ounces) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 ounces)
2 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 4-quart casserole.
  • Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Cook and drain pasta in 4-quart Dutch oven as directed on package. Return pasta to Dutch oven. Stir in beef, corn, salsa and beans. Spoon half of the pasta mixture into casserole. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese. Spoon remaining pasta mixture into casserole. Place tomato slices on top. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 700 mg

Uliza Empire
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and the results are amazing. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Sunil Aidi
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this recipe again.


Golu Molu
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The sauce is creamy and flavorful and the pasta is cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Tahir Ali
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the pasta was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Md Arkan
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. I would recommend this recipe to anyone who likes mild Mexican food.


kamil Koko
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I'm not a huge fan of Mexican food, but this recipe was surprisingly good! The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Himasha Sumanarathna
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy pasta dish.


Mohammed _r_x
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge success! My husband and kids loved it. The sauce was creamy and flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Amanda boxing
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This dish was delicious! The pasta was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


khodor Elhajj
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile and I can always find ingredients I have on hand to make it. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef.


Meryl Fowler
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making it again.


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