Mexican Pasta Casserole

• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 (28 ounce) can chopped tomatoes with juice
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 8 ounces 93% lean ground beef
• 3 cups whole wheat penne or 3 cups whole wheat ziti (6 oz. dried)
• 1 cup fat-free ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup shredded fat-free cheddar cheese

1. Preheat oven to 425*.
2. Spray 7x11 baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Blend together onions, tomatos, taco mix and black beans.
4. You can use the food processor if you prefer a smooth.
5. sauce.
6. Spread 1 cup of tomato mixture on bottom of pan.
7. Add cooked pasta.
8. Dot with ricotta cheese and then spread ricotta over pasta mixture.
9. Stir ground beef into remaining tomato mixture.
10. Spoon over ricotta.
11. Sprinkle with cheese.
12. Bake 25-30 minute.

onion, tomatoes, taco seasoning, black beans, ground beef, whole wheat penne, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mexican-pasta-casserole-109787 (may not work)