Taco Twist Casserole
Oct 13, 2023
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Taco twist casserole is the recipe you need when you don’t know what to make for dinner. Seasoned ground beef is combined with twist-shaped rotini pasta and cheese. A great, simple recipe perfect for an easy meal.
This easy taco casserole recipe is a family favorite. Beefy, cheesy, and so flavorful.
What you will need
- Ground beef – You can use your ground beef of choice. I am using a leaner beef but feel free to use a higher fat content.
- Bell pepper – You can use a green, red, or yellow bell pepper.
- Rotini pasta – The name of this casserole comes from the twist shape of rotini.
- Taco seasoning – Use a package of taco seasoning or homemade taco seasoning.
- Tomato sauce – This is the base for the sauce in the casserole.
- Sour cream – Sour cream gives the dish a hint of creaminess.
- Cheese – Shredded cheese is blended into the pasta mixture and also to top the casserole.
- Green onion – Adds a little flavor and color.
How to make taco twist casserole
Step one: Pasta -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to directions.
Step two: Beef – Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break up the beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in green pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Step three: Mix – Stir in the tomato sauce and taco seasonings. Mix to combine.
Step four: Drain the water off the cooked pasta. Return the pasta to the pot. Pour in the ground beef mixture, sour cream, cheese, and green onions. Stir to combine.
Step five: Bake – Pour the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and bake another 5 minutes or until melted.
Substitutions and variations
Beef – You can substitute the ground beef with ground turkey, ground bison, or ground chicken.
Pasta – Rotini gives you the twist name. Feel free to substitute with other pasta like penne, rigatoni, farfelle, and mostaccioli.
Cheese – I like using a Monterey jack mix or cheddar cheese. You can use your favorite cheese that melts.
Chips – Try topping the casserole with crushed tortilla chips or nacho chips.
How to store
Store: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the oven or in the microwave.
Freeze: This casserole can be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then bake at 350 for about 20 minutes of until heated through.
Let me know if you made this taco casserole recipe.
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Taco Twist Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 16 ounce rotini pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 15 ounce tomato sauce
- 1 ounce taco seasonings
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta according to directions.
- Place ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Break up the beef and cook until browned. Drain any excess grease. Stir in green pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and taco seasonings.
- Drain the water off the cooked pasta. Return the pasta to the pot. Pour in the ground beef mixture, sour cream, cheese, and green onions.
- Pour the mixture into a 9×13 casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes. Top with shredded cheese and bake another 5 minutes or until melted.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
