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Nacho Pasta Bake

4.88 from 8 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 730kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Recipe printed from www.easycheesyvegetarian.com

Ingredients

  • 350 g (~ 12oz) pasta
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 bell pepper, diced (I used orange)
  • 6 medium mushrooms, diced
  • 260 g (~ 1 1/2 cups) tinned sweetcorn
  • 400 g tin black beans, drained (240g, or ~ 1 1/4 cups, when drained)
  • 400 g tinned tomatoes (~ 1 1/3 cups)
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne chilli pepper
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp full fat cream cheese
  • 100 g cheddar cheese, grated (~ 1 cup when grated)
  • 2 handfuls tortilla chips, slightly broken
  • To serve: guacamole, sour cream, fresh chopped coriander (cilantro)

Instructions

  • Boil the pasta according to the instructions on the packet, then drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, and add the pepper and mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes, until fairly soft. Add the sweetcorn and black beans, along with the tin of tomatoes, spices, and plenty of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes. Remove the pan from the heat, and add the cream cheese. Stir until the cheese has melted into the sauce.
  • When the pasta is cooked, add it to the sauce, and mix well. Transfer to a suitably sized baking dish.
  • Sprinkle over about 2/3 of the grated cheese, and top with the slightly broken tortilla chips. Add the remaining cheese, and bake at 180°C (Gas Mark 4 / 350°F) for about 15 minutes, or until the tortilla chips are golden brown and crispy. Serve topped with fresh chopped coriander (cilantro), with guacamole and sour cream on the side.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Nacho Pasta Bake
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 730 Calories from Fat 203
% Daily Value*
Fat 22.5g35%
Saturated Fat 8.2g41%
Cholesterol 35mg12%
Sodium 315mg13%
Potassium 775mg22%
Carbohydrates 112.5g38%
Fiber 12g48%
Sugar 10.1g11%
Protein 27.3g55%
Calcium 256mg26%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.