Description

This Overnight Taco Pasta is a delicious Tex-Mex inspired casserole that you can prepare ahead of time for a convenient and satisfying meal. It’s packed with flavorful ingredients like ground beef, cheese, and salsa, making it a family favorite.

Ingredients

Pasta:

12 ounces short pasta (like rotini or penne)

Beef Mixture:

1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
1 packet taco seasoning
1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)

Creamy Sauce:

1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup salsa
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions

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Instructions

Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta until just shy of al dente. Drain and set aside.
Prepare the Beef Mixture: Brown ground beef, then add taco seasoning and diced tomatoes. Simmer.
Make the Creamy Sauce: Combine sour cream, cream cheese, salsa, cheddar cheese, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Bake: Mix beef with sauce and pasta. Transfer to a baking dish, top with cheese, refrigerate overnight. Bake until golden.
Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with cilantro and green onions before serving.

Notes

For a spicier version, use hot salsa or add jalapeños.
You can prep and refrigerate this up to 24 hours in advance or freeze it for later.