Description
Loaded Taco Pasta Bake is a crowd‑pleasing, cheesy casserole that blends al dente pasta with savory beef chorizo, crisp turkey bacon, black beans, corn, and a hint of grape juice for subtle sweetness. Topped with melted cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, this dish delivers bold Mexican flavors in a comforting baked format, perfect for busy weeknights. Serves six, ready in under an hour, and offers about 450 calories per serving. Garnish with green onions for extra color and flavor, then serve hot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound beef chorizo
- 1 cup turkey bacon (chopped)
- 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1/2 cup grape juice
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain.
- Heat oil in skillet, brown beef chorizo and turkey bacon.
- Add black beans, tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, and grape juice; simmer 5 minutes.
- Mix pasta with sauce, stir in half the cheese.
- Transfer to baking dish, top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until bubbly.
- Garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
- For a spicier version
- add sliced jalapeños or hot sauce. Substitute ground turkey for chorizo if desired. Use a blend of cheeses for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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