Taco Pasta Bake

• 16 ounces, weight Dried Pasta
• 1 pound Ground Beef
• 1 whole Onion, Diced
• 1 whole Bell Pepper, Stem And Seeds Removed, Then Diced
• 8 ounces, weight Room Temperature Cream Cheese
• 8 ounces, weight Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 12 ounces, weight Salsa
• 12 ounces, weight Canned Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
• 2 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
• 1 cup Crushed Tortillia Chips
• 1 cup Diced Fresh Tomatoes
• Chopped Scallions And Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish (optional)

1. Boil pasta according to package directions.
2. When done, drain it and set aside.
3. Into a large frying pan over medium heat, add in your ground meat, diced peppers and onions.
4. Fry until beef is cooked through.
5. Make sure to break it up into small pieces with your spatula.
6. Over low heat toss cooked pasta in with your meat and vegetables, and add the cream cheese and shredded cheese.
7. Mix until cheese is all mixed in (the cream cheese should melt right in and coat pasta).
8. Add in sour cream, salsa, beans and taco seasoning.
9. Remove from heat.
10. Pour into a 1-1.5 quart baking dish and top with tortilla chips and diced tomatoes.
11. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes.
12. Garnish with sliced scallions or fresh cilantro.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/taco-pasta-bake/ (may not work)