High Protein Taco Beef Pasta Bake
Graceful Beaver

High Protein Taco Beef Pasta Bake

A hearty high-protein pasta bake combining lean beef, taco spices, and creamy cheese for ultimate comfort food that packs 46g protein per serving.

70Min
4Servings
554Cal
MediumLevel
Kid friendlyhigh-protein
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Equipment

Oven
Baking dish
Knife
Cutting board
Mixing spoon
Aluminum foil

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

5% lean beef mince (raw)

500 g

bowtie pasta (dry)

200 g

chopped tomatoes with herbs (canned)

400 g

red peppers (chopped)

2 pcs

onion (diced)

1 pcs

water

50 ml

Seasonings & Cheese

taco seasoning

30 g

light cream cheese

160 g

light mozzarella

80 g

Instructions

1

Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 180°C

5 min180°C
2

Prepare ingredients

Chop the red peppers and dice the onion

5 min
3

Combine all ingredients

Add all ingredients to a large baking dish and mix together with a splash of water

5 min
4

Cover and bake

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes

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5

Uncover and finish baking

Remove foil and bake for additional 5 minutes to brown the top

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6

Rest before serving

Let the pasta bake rest for a few minutes before serving

5 min

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 3-4 minutes or oven 180°C for 10 minutes

Store in airtight container. Reheat thoroughly before serving.

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