Taco Twist Bake Recipe

By lewolfe50

"People of all ages enjoy this Mexican-flavored noodle bake," reports Karen Buhr of Gasport, New York. "When my sister-in-law cooked for a youth camp several years ago, she multiplied the recipe. It was an instant success."

Ingredients

• 2-1/2 cups cooked Taco-Seasoned Meat
• 2 cans (8 ounces each) tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1 package (8 ounces) spiral pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, combine the taco meat, tomato sauce and green pepper; bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine pasta and sour cream; place in a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of cheese. Top with meat mixture.

Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5-10 minutes longer or until the cheese is melted. Yield: 4-6 servings.