Tex Mex Pasta Bake
5 minutes
Prep Time
35 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Who doesn’t love a cheesy pasta bake? Using both Red Gold Diced with Green Chilies and Red Gold Chili Ready Crushed Tomatoes ensures this pasta has the best flavor and texture. Top it all off with cheese and bake until golden and bubbly! Award-winning Red Gold Tomatoes combine freshness and incredible flavor that’s perfect for family dishes like this one! @carolynscooking @thefeedfeed
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef, (85/15)
- Kosher salt
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 can of Red Gold Petite Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies 14.5 oz
- 1 pound shell pasta, not jumbo
- 2 cups shredded cheese, Mexican blend preferred
- Scallions, thinly sliced
Instructions
Step one
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Step two
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the beef, cook until browned and crumbled. Season with kosher salt.
Step three
Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add all the cans of Red Gold Tomatoes and simmer.
Step four
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta for 2 minutes less than package directions for al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water and drain.
Step five
Add the pasta to the ground beef tomato mixture, along with a splash of pasta water and stir to combine.
Step six
Transfer the pasta and tomato mixture to a large baking dish and sprinkle the cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes and then broil for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese is golden and bubbly. Garnish with scallions.
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