TEXAS CHILI PASTA BAKE

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It'll be easy to round up your crew come dinnertime when this hearty casserole is on the table. Mix it up with the variation below and enjoy it your way.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked cavatappi or other spiral pasta (8 oz)
1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ chili seasoning mix
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, drained
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 can (16 oz) chili beans with sauce
1 1/2 cups water
1 can (2.8 oz) French-fried onions
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package, using minimum cook time.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef and bell pepper over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked and bell pepper is crisp-tender; drain.
  • Stir in chili seasoning mix, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, beans and water. Reduce heat to medium; simmer uncovered 10 minutes. Add pasta, two-thirds of the French-fried onions and 1 cup of the cheese; stir gently. Spoon into baking dish.
  • Spray sheet of foil with cooking spray; place foil sprayed side down over baking dish. Bake 25 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining French-fried onions, the bacon and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Garnish with chopped green onions, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving (1 1/2 Cups), Sodium 1560 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 2 g

Shondrekia Williams
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. The chili and pasta were cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. My family loved it!


Jordan Gave
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The chili was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Joe Stoty
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I loved the combination of chili and pasta. I will definitely be making this again!


Houari LOUNI Trad & Trans
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I made this dish for my friends and they all loved it! The chili was flavorful and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Karma channel
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This was a great recipe! The chili and pasta were cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. I loved the addition of the sour cream and avocado.


Kash Walls
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This was a delicious and easy dish to make. The chili and pasta were cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. My family loved it!


shahid zaman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The chili and pasta were cooked perfectly, and the cheese was melted and gooey. My family loved it, and I will definitely be making it again.


Faizan huri
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This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chili and pasta cooked together perfectly, and the cheese on top gave it a nice, crispy crust. I'll definitely be making this again!


Sufyan khokhar
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how flavorful and delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again.


Suudi Omar
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This dish was an absolute hit with my family! The flavors of the chili and pasta melded together perfectly, and the cheese on top gave it a gooey, delicious finish. Will definitely be making this again soon!