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CHEESY NACHO PASTA BAKE recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

Nacho Pasta Bake Cozy Cheesy Dinner Your Family Will Love


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  • Author: Emily Cook
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Nacho Pasta Bake is a cheesy pasta casserole perfect for an easy dinner or weeknight dinner. This family dinner features bold taco flavors and comforting melted cheese that everyone will enjoy. A great taco pasta bake for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cheese tortellini dry refrigerated or frozen will all work!
  • 15 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
  • ½ cup red onion diced
  • ½ cup red bell pepper diced
  • 2 ears corn grilled – kernels removed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 avocado skin & pit removed
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tortellini by cooking it according to the package instructions, then drain and put aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, red onion, red bell pepper, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and the cooked tortellini.
  3. Blend avocado, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until creamy.
  4. Pour the avocado dressing over the salad and gently toss everything to combine before serving.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 539kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 803mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 28mg