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
Scale
- 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
- Prepare the tortellini by cooking it according to the package instructions, then drain and put aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the black beans, red onion, red bell pepper, corn kernels, cherry tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and the cooked tortellini.
- Blend avocado, white balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive oil until creamy.
- 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