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Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake
This
Easy Cheesy Taco Bake
is a pasta dish that tastes just like a taco, without all the mess! It can easily be made ahead of time and freezes great for those busy weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
30
minutes
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Ingredients
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1
pound
ground beef
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15-
oz
can tomato sauce
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1-1/4
oz.
package taco seasoning mix
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3
cups
gluten free elbow macaroni
cooked
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8-
oz.
container sour cream
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1 ½
cups
shredded cheddar cheese
divided
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¼
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
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Garnish: chopped green onions
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 13"x9" baking dish.
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Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain.
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Stir in tomato sauce and seasoning mix.
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Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
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Combine cooked macaroni, sour cream and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese in a large bowl.
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Add the beef mixture to the macaroni mixture and stir to combine.
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Spoon macaroni mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle with remaining 1 cup of cheddar cheese and Parmesan cheese.
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Bake, uncovered at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.
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Sprinkle with chopped green onions for garnish.
Freezing Instructions:
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Prepare recipe according to directions up until baking.
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Freeze at this point.
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To eat after freezing: thaw in the refrigerator overnight and bake covered in the oven for 25-35 minutes or until hot.