TEX-MEX PASTA BAKE

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This is a really good quick meal -- great for weeknight family dinners. You'll probably want to experiment with how much Tabasco to use. I suggest going easy at first. No need to have the whole family in tears on the first go. :)

Provided by Cluich

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550.7, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 12.6, Cholesterol 91, Sodium 1309.6, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 9.1, Sugar 8.1, Protein 29.5

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