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Creamy Taco Pasta Bake
A delicious weeknight dinner that feeds a hungry family without breaking the bank!
Author
Nicole Burkholder
Ingredients
8
oz
rigatoni noodles
1
lb
ground beef
1
pkt taco seasoning
or 2 tbsp homemade taco seasoning
1
cup
water
1
can
11 oz Mexi-corn (canned corn with red and green peppers)
4
oz.
cream cheese
1/2
cup
sour cream
1/2
shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Cook the rigatoni noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain, set aside.
While the noodles are cooking, brown the ground beef. Drain and return to the pan.
Add the taco seasoning, water and Mexi-corn and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese and cook until melted and combined.
Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream.
Add the noodles to the meat mixture and stir until well-coated.
Pour the mixture into an 8x8 baking pan (or slightly larger 2 quart pan) and top with cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is melted.