Ingredients
– 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
– 1 pound ground beef
– 16 ounces salsa (1 jar)
– 10-3/4 ounces undiluted condensed cream of chicken soup (1 can)
– 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
Instructions
1-Preheat your oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to get ready for baking.
2-Cook pasta: Cook the 2 cups of uncooked spiral pasta according to the package directions until itโs just right.
3-Cook ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook 1 pound of ground beef until itโs no longer pink, then drain the fat away.
4-Stir in salsa and soup: Stir in 16 ounces of salsa, 10-3/4 ounces of undiluted condensed cream of chicken soup, and half of the 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend, heating everything through for a creamy mix.
5-Combine pasta and meat mixture: Drain the cooked pasta and add it to the meat mixture, stirring well to combine.
6-Transfer to baking dish and add cheese: Transfer the mixture to a greased 11ร7-inch baking dish and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
7-Bake: Cover the dish and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and everything bubbles nicely.
Last Step:
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๐ง Use a good quality Mexican cheese blend for rich flavor and meltiness.
โณ Avoid overcooking pasta in the initial boil to prevent sogginess after baking.
๐ถ๏ธ Add jalapeรฑos or hot sauce for extra Tex-Mex heat if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling, Baking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Contains Dairy, Contains Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cup
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1241mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 101mg
