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Cheesy Mexican Fiesta Pasta Bake

Dive into a fusion of flavors with this mouthwatering pasta bake recipe. The savoriness of the roasted garlic combined with the flavors of the seasoned tomato puree, vegetables, and minced chicken gives life to a staple pasta dish. Topped with a blanket of melted cheese, this pasta bake is guarantee...
45 min
TOTAL TIME
507
CALORIES
$1.38
PER SERVING
Cheesy Mexican Fiesta Pasta Bake
Directions
PASTA
15 min
PREP TIME
30 min
COOK TIME
45 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
In a large pot, boil the penne pasta as per the package instructions until it's al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
3
In the large pot, add the olive oil and heat over medium flame. Add the bell peppers and onions and sauté until translucent.
4
Add minced chicken to the pot, breaking it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink. Season with cumin and black pepper.
5
Pour in the seasoned tomato puree, the roasted garlic paste, and water. Stir well.
6
Return pasta to the pot and stir to coat in the sauce.
7
Pour half of the pasta into a baking dish, add half of the shredded Monterey Jack cheese, then remaining pasta, and finish with remaining cheese on top.
8
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Afterward, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until cheese is completely melted and golden.
9
Serve hot, straight from the oven. Enjoy your Cheesy Mexican Fiesta Pasta Bake!
Health Info
Macros
45g
CARBS
24g
FAT
30g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
GLUTEN FREE
LACTOSE FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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