Best Southwestern Pasta Casserole Recipes

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Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories Penne

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb mini penne pasta
1 lb lean ground beef
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
1 (16 ounce) jar alfredo sauce
4 eggs
2 cups Mexican blend cheese, shredded
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, coat a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
In large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook beef with seasoning and salt until browned.
Stir in salsa; remove from heat.
In large bowl, mix Alfredo sauce, eggs and 1 cup cheese; stir in pasta.
In another bowl, toss spinach with 1/2 cup cheese.
To assemble, spoon half of pasta mixture, about 4 cups, into pan.
Sprinkle spinach mixture evenly over pasta.
Top with even layer of beef mixture.
Top with remaining pasta mixture.
Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
Bake until hot in center and top is golden, about 1 hour.
Run sharp knife around edge of pan to loosen pasta.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Remove side of pan; sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491.1, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 177.3, Sodium 992.2, Carbohydrate 52.4, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 28.2

Southwestern Pasta Casserole image

Provided by Cathie Valentine

Categories Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb hamburger
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
1 medium onion-chopped
8 oz light sour cream
1 can(s) original diced tomatoes and chilies (i use rotelle*)
2 c shredded mexican taco cheese (or cheese of choice)
8 oz pasta of choice (i used tiny ziti)
PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES

Steps:

1. Take 1/2 of the chopped onion and saute in a tiny bit of oil (I sprayed pot with nonstick cooking spray) until tender. Add hamburger (seasoned with salt and pepper) and brown. (drain fat).
2. Add 2/3 cup water and 1 package of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil then simmer to let meat thicken. Open the can of chopped tomatoes and chilies and drain the liquid into the meat mixture. Stir well and continue to simmer.
3. While preparing meat, boil water (add a little salt) and cook pasta until al dente. Drain the pasta. Add the pasta to the meat mixture.
4. Take the chopped chilies and add to the sour cream. Mix well. Add the other half of chopped onions to this mixture. (will give casserole some texture).
5. Take a 2 quart casserole and spray with nonstick cooking spray. Layer with half of the pasta meat mixture. Next spread all of the sour cream mixture. Then add the pasta meat mixture on top of the sour cream mixture. Sprinkle the cheese on top.
6. Cover and bake for 30 minutes at 350*. Serve with a salad and garlic bread.