Ingredients
- 200 grams dried macaroni pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red capsicum, deseeded and finely chopped
- 500 grams beef mince, lean
- 30 grams taco seasoning, 1 sachet
- 375 grams salsa, mild thick and chunky
- 180ml cheese pasta bake sauce (3/4 cup)
- 100 grams mozzarella cheese (1 cup), pre-grated pizza cheese specified
- 125g sour cream (1/2 cup)
- 125 grams cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 2 green shallots, chopped
How to Make
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Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan forced.
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Step 2: Cook the pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions or until al dente and then drain.
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Step 3: Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat and add the onion and capsicum and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes or until softened and now add the beef and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 minutes or until browned.
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Step 4: Add the taco seasoning to the pan and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until well combined and then add the pasta, salsa and cheese sauce and season, to taste and cook, stirring, until combined and warmed through.
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Step 5: Transfer to a baking dish and smooth the surface and scatter with cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden.
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Step 6: Serve topped with sour cream, tomato, avocado and shallot.
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