QUESO TACO PASTA BAKE

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Homemade queso gives this satisfying beef and pasta bake an amazing Mexican flavor kick.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 box (1 lb) rotini pasta
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1 cup finely chopped onions (2 medium)
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes & green chiles

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In 4-quart saucepan, cook and drain pasta as directed on box. Return to saucepan; set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, chili powder, salt, cumin and pepper with whisk until smooth. Gradually stir in broth. Cook and stir until slightly thickened. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the cheese and the enchilada sauce until cheese is melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onions over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in tomatoes.
  • Add beef mixture and cheese mixture to pasta. Pour into baking dish; sprinkle evenly with remaining 1 cup cheese.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Carbohydrate 52 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1020 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g

Tristan Jaco
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and my family loved it.


Hafiz Hamza Umar Hayat
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I'm not a big fan of Mexican food, but I really enjoyed this dish. It was cheesy, flavorful, and easy to make.


Khim G m
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Ahmad Albondogji
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I made this for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Anancy Barragan
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I would definitely make this again. It was a big hit with my family.


Sk kamrul
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This was a great recipe! It was easy to follow and the dish turned out delicious.


Cristabel Gyamfi
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I thought this recipe was just okay. The flavor was a bit bland for my taste.


Hamza Rabbani khan
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This dish was easy to make and really tasty. I liked that I could use ingredients that I already had on hand.


Aboo Official
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This was a great recipe! I used ground turkey instead of beef and it turned out really well. I also added some black beans and corn for extra flavor.


Nasibullah Darman
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of cheese, taco seasoning, and pasta is irresistible.


Mueed khan
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This queso taco pasta bake was a hit with my family! It was easy to make and really flavorful. I especially loved the crispy cheese topping.