MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

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Sprinkle this hearty tomato and cheese topped casserole with chopped fresh cilantro for bright color and fresh flavor.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

500 g lean ground beef
8 ounces uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
1 (24 ounce) jar thick & chunky salsa
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
6 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 medium roma tomatoes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Grease 4-quart casserole dish.
  • Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
  • Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions; drain and return pasta to the pot.
  • Stir in the ground beef, corn, salsa and beans.
  • Spoon half of the pasta mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the cheese.
  • Spoon remaining pasta mixture into the casserole dish and place tomato slices on top; sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.

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