It's amazing how you can take some basic ingredients that we've all eaten a million times. Put them together in a cassarole. And have it just turn out amazing!
I knew this would be good. I mean, we're talking pasta, cheese, taco meat and sour cream. What's not to love!!!
I was amazed by how MUCH I liked it though. It wasn't just good, it was fantastic!
We all absolutely loved this scraped the pan clean!
My only regret is that I didn't make a double batch so I could have leftovers this week!!
This is my submission to Presto Pasta Nights. This weeks host is Nic of Lemon & Cheese. This is all started by Ruth from Once Upon A Feast!
This is linked up with:
Tuesday at the Table over at All the Small Stuff.
Tasty Tuesday from Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.
Tuesday Tastes over at Crazy Daisy.
Tuesday Night Supper Club from Fudge Ripple.
This was part of my ground turkey freezer cooking day! Check it out for more great freezer ideas!
Taco Twist Bake Recipe
3 cups cooked taco seasoned meat
1 - 15 oz. can tomato sauce
1/2 cup green or red pepper, chopped
1 package (8 oz) spiral pasta, cooked and drained (I used 8 oz. of Barilla Plus rotini pasta)
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream, light
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese, divided
In a large pan, combine taco meat, tomato sauce and peppers, bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine pasta and sour cream. Place in a 8 x 8 pan sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with meat mixture. Bake, uncovered at 325 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, bake 5 - 10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted.
Total calories = 2672 calories
6 servings = 445 per serving
Taco Twist Bake = 445 calorie dinner
More meals you might enjoy!
Crustless Tex Mex Meatloaf Cheddar Pie
Turkey Chipotle Tacos
Cinnamon & Lime Chicken Fajitas
Calories calculated from calorieking.com. Some numbers are approximate and rounded.
It looks good Debbi, you're awesome!
ReplyDeleteDebbi,
ReplyDeleteIt is a double edged sword when a delicious meal is eaten all gone - you know it was yummy but grr, no leftovers! Thanks for linking this to Two for Tuesdays!
this is mouthwatering--looks easy and i have all these ingredients in my fridge...yahoo! my husband is going to love this. thank you for linking up to TNSC
ReplyDeleteLook at all of that yummy cheese! I adore pasta casseroles like this one.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. I am a huge fan of taco dishes. Taco soups and casseroles they are always a favorite with me.
ReplyDeleteThis really looks tasty. Your photos have got me wishing I had something like this in front of me right now. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteYUMMM Going to have to give this a whirl as well! :D I was going to tell you that recipes are MORE than welcome to link up at my Fabulous Friday Finds party....they're a fab find, right? I'm thinking for sure! Lots of ladies show off their delish creations and I would love to have you link up..so bring on these yummy recipes, girl :)
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Hi, Debbi!
ReplyDeleteI was coming over to check out this recipe after seeing the super yummy looking plate of pasta on my reader! Mmmmm! Looks amazing! I can't wait to make this! I'm teaching my niece how to cook on Wednesday...maybe we'll make this!
I was super-surprised to see the shout out! Thanks! I'm so glad you like your button!
So, what time should I expect you for dinner tonight? :) If I actually make the chili, I'll let you know how it turns out. My kitchen is a disater area and instead of cleaning it, my butt is in front of the computer! I really should be sleeping too! So, before any cooking gets done tomorrow(today) I'll need to clean the kitchen....may be a change of the menu plan! I WILL make it this week though! I'm determined!
Under the Big Oak Tree
Now I'm hungry, and it's way past eating time! ;-) This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteHi Debs! When folks clean their plates, you know its a winner! I really enjoy mixing mexican flavors with pasta, but I will be doing this with real sour cream cause I cant take the low fat stuff! Thanks for sharing on the two for tuesday hop. Alex@amoderatelife
ReplyDeleteThis looks cheesy and satisfying!
ReplyDeleteSounds like something that would get gobbled up pretty quickly around here, too! mmmm...thanks so much for sharing it w/ T4T, too =)
ReplyDeleteI need to make this!
ReplyDeleteLooks delcious! I can see why it was a scrape the pan clean meal!
ReplyDeleteSounds yummy! I've been on a taco/chili kick lately, too!
ReplyDeleteLooks so good! Wish I had that for my lunch today...
ReplyDeleteThis really makes me feel hungry:-) Diane
ReplyDeleteYour taco twist bake looks really good - and I like that it is made with (healthy, lower in fat) turkey!
ReplyDeleteYumm...I love these kind of casseroles!
ReplyDeleteYum! I wouldn't have thought to add sour cream, but it sounds so good!!
ReplyDeleteSounds wonderful, definitely something we would enjoy. Bookmarked! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletegreat idea and twist on tacos.
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of this one!!
ReplyDeletethat looks mighty TASTY!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing the Twist to Two for Tuesday. Now I can't get that song out of my head, "come on, baby..."
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty sure that when you combine tex-mex and italian, you just can't go wrong. Awesome dish!
ReplyDeleteRECIPE WIN! for Sure!!! Love this debbie!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a keeper. Thanks for the recipe!
ReplyDeleteSeems like a great easy recipe - what's not to love? I love seasoning ground turkey with taco seasoning and finding different uses for it....never though of pasta though!
ReplyDeleteNow that you know it is a family winner you can double the recipe next time. I like you, love to have leftovers!
ReplyDeleteOk, I know someone very near and dear to me who is going to love this one - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSue
Wow, this sounds incredible!! Thanks a lot for giving me the munchies at 1 AM!
ReplyDeleteThis is saved in my favs to be made for next weeks suppers! Sounds so good!
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, Deb! I can't wait to try it. Thanks for the tip about making a double batch! I love being able to cook great meals and keep some in my freezer for another day.
ReplyDeleteRobyn
I love anything Mexican based and pasta is always a winner. Thanks for a great recipe and for sharing with T4T!!
ReplyDeleteJason
It is "lick-the-screen" delicious! Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights.
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic. Thank you for adding it to Presto Pasta Nights :)
ReplyDeleteIt's also good with green beans and corn mixed in! (My mom has been basically making this dish since I was a kid! Only without the sour cream, which I'm trying next time!) Since I cook for one and don't have a freezer, I don't buy a lot of meat. I am thinking that next time I make this, I am going to try adding black and pinto beans instead of meat, although I might mix the taco seasoning in somehow anyway to give it more flavor!
ReplyDeleteThank you again this was fab! I do agree next time I'll add in a little corn since my youngest is obsessed with it! :) I'm posting with a link to you :)
ReplyDeleteLove your recipes, they are all something easy to make, and the pictures you put on, really make me want me to try these
ReplyDeletei found your recipe via family fresh meals... i can't wait to try it!
ReplyDeleteI love taco casseroles. I love the idea of adding corn like Alexis suggested. My girls are going to love this one!
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