Mexican Noodle Bake Meatless Recipes

MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning, tomato sauce, green pepper and spices. Bring to a boil; remove from the heat. , Meanwhile, combine the pasta, 1/2 cup cheese and sour cream. Spoon into a greased 2-qt. baking dish. Top with meat mixture and remaining cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

MEXICAN NOODLE BAKE (MEATLESS)

Steps:

• Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse in cold water, set aside.
• In a large skillet, saute onion, pepper and celery in oil until softened.
• Stir in taco seasoning, beans, tomatoes and tomato sauce.
• Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in cooked noodles.
• Spread mixture in a 9 x 13 pan. (or, put in gallon ziploc bag and freeze--write baking instructions on the bag, then when you are ready to eat it, thaw in warm water for about 10 minutes, put in pan and bake).
• Bake, uncovered at 375 for 45 minutes.
• Sprinkle cheese on top and bake five more minutes or until cheese is melted.

THROW TOGETHER MEXICAN CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until evenly brown; drain.
• In a 9x13 inch baking dish combine the beef, corn, salsa, olives, cooked noodles, beans, taco sauce, seasoning mix and tomato sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 1/2 hour, or until cooked through.

VEGETARIAN MEXICAN PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter six 12-1 6 ounce individual casserole dishes (or one 3 quart baking dish); set aside.
• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
• In a large saucepan, cook onion and sweet pepper in butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in flour, cilantro and cumin. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until the mixture and thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat to low. Stir in Colby cheese and 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese; stir until melted.
• Pour mixture over drained pasta; stir to combine.
• Layer half the pasta mixture, all of the salsa and the remaining pasta mixture in the prepared casserole(s). Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and olives. Sprinkle lightly with chili powder on top.
• Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until bubbly around the edges and heated through (if useing a large casserole, bake in 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes). Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

MEATLESS MEXICAN LASAGNA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Place two tortillas in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Spread with half of the corn mixture; sprinkle with half of the cheese. Repeat layers. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish each serving with a dollop of yogurt.