This exciting Fiesta Tex-Mex Beef and Pasta Bake combines tender ground beef, pasta, and a medley of flavorful vegetables with a hint of spiciness. Topped with melted cheddar cheese, this dish is perfect for a deliciously satisfying dinner.
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and diced red bell peppers, cooking for 5 minutes. Transfer the cooked vegetables to a large mixing bowl.
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In the same skillet, brown the ground beef for 6 to 8 minutes. Add the corn, black beans, and Rotel tomatoes and green chilies to the meat, heating for an additional 2 minutes. Transfer the mixture to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
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Cook the Cellentani pasta in boiling, salted water for 10 minutes (Barilla recommends 11 minutes for al dente). Drain and add to the mixing bowl.
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Mix the casserole ingredients together, taste, and season with salt and black pepper.
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Spray a 3-quart oven-safe casserole dish with cooking spray. Add the casserole mixture and top with grated cheddar cheese.
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Bake for 35 minutes or until cheese has melted and the casserole has reached an internal temperature of 140°F.