MEXICAN PASTA CASSEROLE

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I threw this together while craving Mexican and pasta at the same time. Turned out great! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Seed of Truth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 garlic cloves
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (I used medium)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 ounces canned jalapeno slices
2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Cook macaroni until al dente; set aside.
  • Sauté garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil about 30 seconds on medium heat. Add jar of salsa and bring to simmer. Add in can on refried beans a dollop at a time. (I used wire whisk to whisk in). Add hot sauce to taste. If too thick at this point add a little bit of water. I actually put some in the same jar as the salsa and got the extras out. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add 4 oz of the cream cheese in dollops (again using wire whisk to blend in). Once the cream cheese is blended, add the cup of sour cream and stir. Sauce will be thick and creamy. I added a dash of cumin and chili powder--your preference on the spices.
  • Spray casserole dish and add in pasta. Stir in sauce mixture until blended. Top with dollops of remaining cream cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top with jalapeño slices.
  • Bake covered with foil 30-40 minutes Enjoy!

Smangaliso Ngubane
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This casserole is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, cheesy, and filling.


keith milliken
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta and cheeses, and it's always turned out great.


Melissa Mckinney
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This is my go-to recipe for Mexican pasta casserole. It's always a hit with my friends and family.


ladla prince rajpoot
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I actually really enjoyed this casserole. It was cheesy and flavorful.


Israr Rao Officials
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover pasta. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


Lufuno Matshivha
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better.


Trevor Cole
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Meh.


Leonie Hura
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it.


Zaheer Bhatti
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I've tried many Mexican pasta casserole recipes and this one is by far the best. The combination of spices and cheese is perfect.


Tuhin Md
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Easy to make and super tasty!


mission daii
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Charlotte Whitehouse
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This Mexican pasta casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors were bold and delicious, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


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