MEXICAN NOODLE BAKE (MEATLESS)

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I got this recipe from a cooking group on freezer meals. It comes from the book Frozen Assets Lite & Easy by Deborah Taylor Hough. My family loves this, and bonus, if you make it ahead and freeze it, it is a very fast meal on a night you don't feel like cooking! This recipe makes a lot, so I usually freeze half and bake half when I make it. We had this again last night for dinner and I wanted to post it so everyone else could enjoy it too! This is good served with sour cream and salad.

Provided by Quiltingqueen

Categories     Beans

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup celery, sliced
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, undrained
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 cups elbow macaroni, dry
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse in cold water, set aside.
  • In a large skillet, saute onion, pepper and celery in oil until softened.
  • Stir in taco seasoning, beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cooked noodles.
  • Spread mixture in a 9 x 13 pan. (or, put in gallon ziploc bag and freeze--write baking instructions on the bag, then when you are ready to eat it, thaw in warm water for about 10 minutes, put in pan and bake).
  • Bake, uncovered at 375 for 45 minutes.
  • Sprinkle cheese on top and bake five more minutes or until cheese is melted.

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