Taco Pasta Bake
Cheesy taco beef baked underneath a crunchy tortilla chip layer then loaded with classic taco toppings - This truly is the ultimate taco pasta!!
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Instructions
Add a drizzle of oil to a large pan over medium heat and add onion (and jalapeños if using). Fry until they begin to soften & brown, then add beef. Break up with a wooden spoon and continue frying until nicely browned and fully cooked through.
Add in taco seasoning then stir in 1 heaped tbsp tomato puree. Fry for a few mins, then pour in 1cup/250ml beef stock and 1 can of chopped tomatoes. Deglaze the pan as necessary, give it all a good stir and allow to simmer on low-medium for 10-15mins until the sauce begins to thicken and the tomatoes have burst.
Meanwhile pop 10.5oz/300g pasta in salted boiling water and cook until JUST al dente (if it's properly cooked it'll turn soft and sloppy in the oven, you want it still a little hard). Just before draining scoop out 1/3 cup of the starchy pasta water. Pre heat oven to 200C/390F.
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a) What Cheese to use? - I usually go for equal quantities of cheddar, mozzarella and monterey jack. A bag of 'Mexican Cheese Blend' is always good if your supermarket/grocery store serves that. Any sort of 'melty' cheese works great.
b) Crispy Layer - I find the best way to crush the chips/tacos is to place them in a zip lock bag, squeeze out the air and just crush with your hands. You can also use a rolling pin. Alternatively you can blitz them in a food processor. Either way if you're using chips I recommend a neutral flavour and not too heavily salted.
c) Seasoning - I of course recommend my Homemade Taco Seasoning. If you are using Jalapeños I recommend halving the amount of cayenne pepper (can add more later) just incase you find it too spicy.
d) Calories - Based on using 1 tsp oil for frying, 1 cup monterey jack cheese, 1/2 cup crushed no added salt tortilla chips to top and no toppings taken in to consideration. Sharing between 5.
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I have made this many times because it is so delicious! I was just wondering why we save 1 cup of pasta water but only use 1/3 cup?
All my favourite flavours in a pasta bake. YUM!
Genius! Perfect marriage of cuisines. It looks so flavourful and delicious, can't wait to give it a whirl!
OMG YUM!!! I lov this recipe. It also makes me so hungry. The step by step photos are awesome and so clear. Can’t wait to give this a go, am going to cook tonight, cheers!
This is a marriage of two of my favorite foods. Tacos and pasta all together. Yes, please! On the menu for next week.
I just made this taco pasta bake, and it's absolutely fabulous! Everyone loved this recipe. It's festive, flavorful, and very satisfying. This recipe's a keeper!
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