Tex-Mex Pasta Bake
- Ready In:
- 35mins
- Ingredients:
- 10
- Serves:
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6
ingredients
- 10 ounces penne
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 cup salsa (heat level is up to you)
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- Tabasco sauce, to taste
directions
- Cook penne according to directions and drain.
- Cook ground beef and onion in a large skillet. Drain off fat, then add chili powder, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, salsa and chilies, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Toss pasta and sauce together and spoon into a 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with the cheese and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, then serve.
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Reviews
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I have to admit, I did make a few adjustments. I was short of pasta, so I threw in a can of drained pinto beans. Also, I had several containers of frozen tomato sauce, so I didn't measure that, just guessed. Instead of Tabasco sauce, I used a few dashes of Cholula hot sauce (my favorite/less vinegar.) Otherwise, I stuck to the recipe except for using salt-free tomatoes and tomato sauce. I did add a tad bit of salt to make up for that after tasting. I suggest that you top the cheese with a thin layer of crushed tortilla chips. (I felt there was something lacking, so I crushed up a few and added it to the serving on my plate. It was an improvement.) I will most likely make this again. It was quick and easy, and hubby wanted seconds, so that was the clue that he liked it too.
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I have to admit, I did make a few adjustments. I was short of pasta, so I threw in a can of drained pinto beans. Also, I had several containers of frozen tomato sauce, so I didn't measure that, just guessed. Instead of Tabasco sauce, I used a few dashes of Cholula hot sauce (my favorite/less vinegar.) Otherwise, I stuck to the recipe except for using salt-free tomatoes and tomato sauce. I did add a tad bit of salt to make up for that after tasting. I suggest that you top the cheese with a thin layer of crushed tortilla chips. (I felt there was something lacking, so I crushed up a few and added it to the serving on my plate. It was an improvement.) I will most likely make this again. It was quick and easy, and hubby wanted seconds, so that was the clue that he liked it too.