Mexican Pasta Bake
Sprinkle this hearty tomato and cheese topped casserole with chopped fresh cilantro for bright color and fresh flavor.
Steps
Preheat oven to 350f.
Grease 4-quart casserole dish.
Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat 5 minutes , stirring occasionally , until brown.
Drain.
Cook rigatoni pasta according to package directions.
Drain and return pasta to the pot.
Stir in the ground beef , corn , salsa and beans.
Spoon half of the pasta mixture into casserole dish and sprinkle with 2 / 3 cup of the cheese.
Spoon remaining pasta mixture into the casserole dish and place tomato slices on top.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Cover and bake 35 to 40 minutes or until hot and cheese is melted.
Ingredients
lean ground beef, rigatoni pasta, frozen whole kernel corn, thick & chunky salsa, black beans, cheddar cheese, roma tomatoes