Best Mexican Pasta Casserole Recipes

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MEXICAN PASTA CASSEROLE



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I threw this together while craving Mexican and pasta at the same time. Turned out great! Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Seed of Truth

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) box elbow macaroni
2 garlic cloves
1 (16 ounce) jar salsa (I used medium)
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 tablespoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
4 ounces canned jalapeno slices
2 cups four-cheese Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Cook macaroni until al dente; set aside.
  • Sauté garlic in 2 Tbsp olive oil about 30 seconds on medium heat. Add jar of salsa and bring to simmer. Add in can on refried beans a dollop at a time. (I used wire whisk to whisk in). Add hot sauce to taste. If too thick at this point add a little bit of water. I actually put some in the same jar as the salsa and got the extras out. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Add 4 oz of the cream cheese in dollops (again using wire whisk to blend in). Once the cream cheese is blended, add the cup of sour cream and stir. Sauce will be thick and creamy. I added a dash of cumin and chili powder--your preference on the spices.
  • Spray casserole dish and add in pasta. Stir in sauce mixture until blended. Top with dollops of remaining cream cheese. Sprinkle with shredded cheese and top with jalapeño slices.
  • Bake covered with foil 30-40 minutes Enjoy!

MEXICAN PASTA CASSEROLE



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This will fit the Core or Flex plan of Weight Watchers. This could be made ahead or can be fixed in about 40 minutes. Great for a busy evening.

Provided by KCShell

Categories     Meat

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup onion
1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
8 ounces 93% lean ground beef
3 cups whole wheat penne or 3 cups whole wheat ziti (6 oz. dried)
1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425*.
  • Spray 7x11 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Blend together onions, tomatos, taco mix and black beans.
  • You can use the food processor if you prefer a smooth.
  • sauce.
  • Spread 1 cup of tomato mixture on bottom of pan.
  • Add cooked pasta.
  • Dot with ricotta cheese and then spread ricotta over pasta mixture.
  • Stir ground beef into remaining tomato mixture.
  • Spoon over ricotta.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake 25-30 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.6, Fat 7.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 36.9, Sodium 1043.8, Carbohydrate 92.1, Fiber 17.2, Sugar 7.2, Protein 31.4

MEXICAN CHICKEN PASTA CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Mexican Chicken Pasta Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces rigatoni pasta (or 12 ounces other medium pasta shape) or 12 ounces ziti pasta (or 12 ounces other medium pasta shape)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and cut into thin strips
1/4 cup ripe olives, chopped
1 cup monterey jack cheese, Queso cheese, Jalapeno Havarti Cheese, shredded and divided
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • While pasta is cooking, heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add chili powder and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and liquid, cumin and oregano. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
  • When pasta is done, drain well. In bowl, combine pasta, chicken, olives, 3/4 cup cheese and sauce. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish lightly sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Cover loosely with foil and bake until warmed through and cheese is melted, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.8, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 88.8, Sodium 249.8, Carbohydrate 49.9, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 5.7, Protein 22.6

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