Bring weeknight taco flavors and cheesy baked pasta comfort together with this Creamy Taco Pasta Bake. Tender rigatoni and savory ground beef combine with tomatoes and cream cheese for a rich, velvety sauce powered by McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Baked to bubbly perfection under a melted layer of Mexican cheese and finished with fresh cilantro, avocado, and sour cream, it’s a quick crowd-pleaser for any night of the week.
Bring weeknight taco flavors and cheesy baked pasta comfort together with this Creamy Taco Pasta Bake. Tender rigatoni and savory ground beef combine with tomatoes and cream cheese for a rich, velvety sauce powered by McCormick® Original Taco Seasoning Mix. Baked to bubbly perfection under a melted layer of Mexican cheese and finished with fresh cilantro, avocado, and sour cream, it’s a quick crowd-pleaser for any night of the week.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Brown ground beef and onions in large deep skillet or Dutch oven on medium-high heat. Add Seasoning Mix, tomatoes, water, milk and cream cheese, stirring to mix well. Bring to boil, stirring frequently.
- Stir in pasta. Remove from heat. Pour mixture into 13x9-inch baking dish, sprayed with no stick cooking spray. Cover with foil.
- Bake 40 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking. Remove foil. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake uncovered, 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.
Test Kitchen Tips:
- Swap in other pasta shapes such as rotini, penne, ziti or elbows. You may need to adjust cooking time slightly to ensure pasta is tender.
- Serve with assorted toppings, such as avocado, salsa, hot sauce and sour cream.
