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Mexican Pasta Bake

Julia SchmittJulia Schmitt
A simple tomato sauce with ground beef is served with lovely rigatoni, sautéed zucchini and bell peppers, some black beans and corn. Topped with plenty of golden-brown cheese this fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine will make everyone happy. 
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Vorbereitung 10 Minuten
Zubereitung 25 Minuten
Gesamtzeit 35 Minuten
Gericht casserole, Main Course
Küche Italian, Mexican
Portionen 4 servings
Kalorien 455 kcal

Kochutensilien

  • 1 large pan
  • 1 saucepan (with lid)
  • 1 casserole dish

Zutaten
  

  • 200 g whole wheat pasta e.g. rigatoni (≈ 7 oz)
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 2 teaspoon canola or olive oil
  • 400 g (95% lean) ground beef or a plant-based option (≈14 oz)
  • 1 small onion
  • 3 cloves of garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican spice blend *
  • salt
  • 120 g canned black beans (≈ 4 oz)
  • 70 g canned sweet corn (≈ 2.5 oz)
  • 400 g Strand or crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
  • 80 g shredded cheese (3 oz or ≈¾ cup) e.g. Gouda, Cheddar, Mozzarella or a low fat shredded cheese

Anleitungen
 

Pasta

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C or 400°F. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the pasta and drain it two minutes earlier than indicated on the package instruction.
    Cooked Rigatoni pasta in a colander.

Vegetable and Beef Sauce

  • Meanwhile, wash the zucchini and bell pepper and cut them into small cubes or slices. In a pan, add 1 teaspoon of oil and sauté the vegetables over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
    Process shot showing sautéed bell pepper and zucchini pieces in a pan.
  • Once the vegetables have developed a slight roasted flavor, remove them from the pan, set aside and then add the ground beef along with the remaining oil. Fry until it’s brown and crumbly. Meanwhile, peel and finely dice the onion and garlic.
    Process shot showing browned ground beef in a pan.
  • Add them to the pan once the beef is nicely browned, season with salt and your Mexican seasoning and sauté until the onions are translucent.
    Process shot showing browned ground beef, onions and garlic in a pan.
  • Rinse the beans thoroughly and add them to the pan alongside the corn and the sautéed vegetables. Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 2 minutes.
    Process shot showing vegetables, beans, corn and ground beef in a pan.

Pasta Bake

  • Add the pasta and transfer the mixture an oven proof baking dish. Sprinkle the cheese on top and place it in the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes or until the cheese is golden brown.
    Process shot showing pasta in a tomato beef sauce with vegetables and beans.

Notizen

*Alternatively, a mixture of cumin, ground coriander, cayenne powder, sweet and smoked paprika powder.
Nutritional values per serving:
  • calories: 455 kcal
  • fat: 12.2 g
    • saturated fatty acids: 2.3 g
  • carbohydrates: 45.7 g
    • sugar: 7.8 g
    • dietary fiber: 6.8 g
  • protein: 37.2 g

Nährwerte

Calories: 455kcal
Keyword ground beef, pasta bake, whole wheat pasta
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