This is an easy crowd-pleasing casserole that the whole family will love!  Everyone will be begging for seconds.  This recipe is a fun spin on traditional taco dishes. This casserole has corn, meat, and it’s all baked to cheesy perfection.  So if you are ready to spice up your next taco night then let’s get started.

Start by cooking 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta according to the package directions.Meanwhile brown the 2 pounds of ground beef and 1 small chopped onion in a pan until it is no longer pink.

Then in a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and add 1/2 cup of water to mix up the spices.  Then add the spice and water mixture to the hamburger, and simmer it for 2 minutes.
Now add 1 (15.25 oz.) drained can of whole kernel corn, 1 (10 oz.) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup of salsa, and the pasta.
Pour the mixture in a 9×13 inch rectangular baking dish and top with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake it covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until heated through.
Now you can serve this casserole with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, and sour cream.

 

Taco Pasta Casserole
A wonderful combination of pasta, salsa, ground beef, and cheese.
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Ingredients
  1. 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
  2. 2 pounds of ground beef
  3. 1 small chopped onion
  4. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  5. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  6. 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  7. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  8. 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  9. 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  11. 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  12. 1/2 cup of water
  13. 1 (15.25) can of whole kernel corn (drained)
  14. 1 (10 oz) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
  15. 1 cup of salsa
  16. 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Start by cooking 8 ounces of farfalle (bow-tie) pasta according to the package directions.
  2. Meanwhile brown the 2 pounds of hamburger and 1 small chopped onion in a pan until it is no longer pink.
  3. Then in a bowl mix 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder,1/4 teaspoon of onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of pepper, and add 1/2 cup of water to mix up the spices.  Then add the spice and water mixture to the hamburger, and simmer it for 2 minutes.
  4. Now add 1 (15.25 oz.) drained can of whole kernel corn, 1 (10 oz.) can of Rotel mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, 1 cup of salsa, and the pasta.
  5. Pour the mixture in a 9x13 inch rectangular baking dish and top with 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese. Bake it covered in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes or until heated through.
  6. Now you can serve this casserole with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, tortilla chips, and sour cream.
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