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Tex-Mex pasta served on a plate with a cozy cloth background.
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One-Pan Tex-Mex Pasta Bake

A flavorful and comforting One-Pan Tex-Mex Pasta Bake that brings together tender pasta, seasoned beef, and a medley of bold spices. Topped with gooey melted cheese, this easy weeknight dinner is baked to perfection and packed with Southwest-inspired flair—all with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Texan-Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 8 oz bow tie pasta
  • 16 oz jar of salsa
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 15 oz can corn, drained
  • 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 8 oz shredded Mexican blend cheese divided

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a large cast iron skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Break it up as it cooks, then drain any excess grease.
  2. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta for about 5 minutes — just until it starts to soften. Drain and set aside.
  3. To the skillet with the beef, stir in the salsa, cream of chicken soup, corn, black beans, and half of the shredded cheese.
  4. Add the pasta and gently mix everything together until combined.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake uncovered for 30 minutes, until bubbly and golden.
  6. Let it sit for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy!