Cheesy Tex Mex Pasta Bake
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Cheesy Tex Mex Pasta Bake

Cheesy Tex Mex Pasta Bake

with Peppers and Spinach

This hearty beef and pasta bake is inspired by the Midwest classic Chili Mac and Cheese. A satisfying one-and-done dinner for the whole family!

Allergens:
Gluten
Milk

Produced in a facility that processes milk, sesame, eggs, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, mustard, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybean and sulphites.

Preparation Time35 minutes
Cooking Time
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

250 g

Ground Beef

160 g

Sweet Bell Pepper

56 g

Baby Spinach

170 g

Cavatappi

(Contains Gluten)

398 mL

Diced Tomatoes

2 tbsp

Mexican Seasoning

½ cup

Cheddar Cheese, shredded

(Contains Milk)

3 tbsp

Sour Cream

(Contains Milk)

Not included in your delivery

1 tbsp

Oil*

2 tsp

Salt*

¼ tsp

Salt and Pepper*

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Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)3515 kJ
Calories840 kcal
Fat37 g
Saturated Fat15 g
Carbohydrate81 g
Sugar9 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein45 g
Cholesterol110 mg
Sodium1350 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Large Pot
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons
Large Non-Stick Pan
Strainer
8x8" Baking Dish

Instructions

PREP
1

Before starting, preheat broiler to high. Wash and dry all produce. Add 10 cups water and 2 tsp salt in a large pot (NOTE: Use same for 4ppl). Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Core, then cut peppers into 1/2-inch pieces.

COOK PEPPERS
2

Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add 1 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl), then peppers. Cook, stirring often, until tender-crisp, 3-4 min. Remove pan from the heat, then transfer peppers to a plate.

COOK CAVATAPPI
3

While veggies cook, add cavatappi to the pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender, 9-10 min. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water (dbl for 4ppl), drain and return to the same pot off heat. Set aside.

COOK BEEF
4

Heat the same pan (from step 2) over medium heat. When hot, add 1/2 tbsp oil (dbl for 4ppl), then beef. Cook, breaking up beef into smaller pieces, until no pink remains, 4-5 min.** Add Mexican seasoning. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant, 1 min.

COOK SAUCE
5

Add diced tomatoes to pan with beef. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, 7-8 min. Add beef mixture, spinach, peppers and reserved pasta water to pot with cavatappi. Stir to combine and season with pepper.

FINISH & SERVE
6

Transfer cavatappi and beef mixture to a lightly-oiled 8x8-inch baking dish (NOTE: Use a 9x13-inch baking dish for 4ppl). Sprinkle top with cheese and broil in the middle of the oven until cheese melts, 3-4 min. Divide beef and pasta bake between plates. Dollop with sour cream.