Step-by-Step Guide to Make Super Quick Homemade Queso Taco Pasta Bake

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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can have queso taco pasta bake using 17 ingredients and 12 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Queso Taco Pasta Bake:

1. Make ready 8 oz. pasta (I used Radiatore, but any small shape works)
2. Make ready 2 tbsp. olive oil, divided
3. Take 1/2 onion, diced
4. Take 2 cloves garlic, minced
5. Prepare 1/2 lb. ground beef
6. Get 1 cup black beans (I used canned, drained and rinsed)
7. Take 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
8. Make ready 1/2 tsp. chili powder
9. Prepare 1 tsp. cumin
10. Make ready to taste salt and pepper
11. Make ready pinch cayenne pepper
12. Get 4 tbsp. unsalted butter
13. Prepare 1/4 cup all purpose flour
14. Get 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
15. Take 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese, divided (I use a mix of cheddars)
16. Prepare 1/2 cup salsa (I used mild, but medium or hot would be good)
17. Prepare chopped cilantro, for garnish

Easy Taco Bake - A pasta dish that tastes like a taco! This recipe is always a hit with adults and kids for any occasion. Easy Taco Bake. posted by Christy Denney Lighter Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake loaded with juicy beef, beans, and pasta, smothered in an incredible creamy Enchilada-esque sauce that is out of this Eat the taco pasta straight from the skillet or pour into a casserole dish and smother with extra cheese.

Steps to make Queso Taco Pasta Bake:

1. Fill a large pot with water and add 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Place on burner with the heat on high and bring to a boil. At the same time, heat the remaining tbsp. of olive oil in a large skillet.
2. Once water reaches a boil, add your pasta and cook according to package directions, stirring occasionally. About the same time, add the onions to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally until translucent.
3. Add the garlic to the skillet next and cook another minute or so, until fragrant. Then add the ground beef and cook until completely brown. Drain any excess grease, if needed.
4. About this time, the pasta should be done. Drain the pasta and return to the pot, removed from the heat.
5. Add the black beans and diced tomatoes to the skillet with the beef. Next stir in the seasonings. Remove from heat and scrape the meat and bean mix into the pot with the pasta. Stir lightly to mix.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an oven proof casserole dish and set aside.
7. For the queso: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter on medium heat. Once melted, add the flour a little at a time, whisking constantly as you add it to form a roux. Once all flour is added, allow the roux to simmer for 1 minute, whisking constantly.
8. Increase the heat to medium high and slowly begin to whisk in the broth, adding it slowly. Once all the broth is incorporated, allow to come to a simmer. Let simmer, whisking occasionally for 3-4 minutes, until thickened.
9. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese. Once it's all melted in, stir in the salsa.
10. Stir the queso cheese sauce into the pot with the pasta and meat mix and stir to combine. Pour into the prepared casserole dish and top with the remaining 1 cup of shredded cheese.
11. Bake for 5 minutes, then set the oven to broil and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the cheese begins to turn golden and bubbly.
12. Garnish with the chopped cilantro if desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.

Easy Taco Bake. posted by Christy Denney Lighter Cheesy Taco Pasta Bake loaded with juicy beef, beans, and pasta, smothered in an incredible creamy Enchilada-esque sauce that is out of this Eat the taco pasta straight from the skillet or pour into a casserole dish and smother with extra cheese. Bake to golden, bubbly cheesy deliciousness. This pasta bake achieves dreamy cheesiness with the addition of cream cheese and shredded cheese. This slow cooker pasta takes on all your favorite Italian flavors with ease, so just swap in Mexican-style flavors to make it a truly taco pasta—like salsa for tomatoes.

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