A hearty fusion casserole combining tender pasta, seasoned meatballs, and Mexican flavors with enchilada sauce, black beans, and melted cheese, topped with fresh avocado and cilantro.

american

mexican

Nutrition

Provides substantial protein from beef meatballs and cheese, with moderate carbohydrates from pasta and beans, though high in saturated fat and sodium from processed ingredients.

Calories	800 kcal
Energy	3346 kJ
Protein	47 g
Total Fat	37 g
Saturated Fat	20 g
Trans Fat	0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	3 g
Monounsaturated Fat	11 g
Cholesterol	80 mg
Carbohydrate	63 g
Sugars	8 g
Dietary Fibre	4 g
Sodium	867 mg

*per serving

Peanut FreeSesame FreeSoy FreeShellfish Free

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Enchilada Meatball Pasta Bake

Host The Toast (Morgan)

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Name: Enchilada Meatball Pasta Bake — Tasty Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounce bag Frozen Angus Beef Meatballs (Cooked Perfect brand); 28 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce; 12 ounce can Evaporated Milk; 15 ounce can Tomato Sauce; 1 tablespoon Chile Powder; 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 0.5 teaspoon Cumin; 16 ounce box Rigatoni Pasta; 1 cup Black Beans (drained and rinsed); 1 pound Shredded Cheese (divided, half cheddar and half Monterey Jack); 1 Avocado (seeded and diced); Fresh Cilantro (chopped, to top)

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Ingredients

20 ounce bag Frozen Angus Beef Meatballs Cooked Perfect brand

28 ounce can Red Enchilada Sauce

12 ounce can Evaporated Milk

15 ounce can Tomato Sauce

1 tablespoon Chile Powder

0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder

0.5 teaspoon Cumin

16 ounce box Rigatoni Pasta

1 cup Black Beans drained and rinsed

1 pound Shredded Cheese divided, half cheddar and half Monterey Jack

1 Avocado seeded and diced

Fresh Cilantro chopped, to top

Equipment

Small baking sheet

3-quart baking dish

Oven

Can Opener

Large bowl

Aluminum Foil

Cutting board

Colander

Knife

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 3-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, mix together the enchilada sauce, evaporated milk, tomato sauce, and spices.

Mix the penne and Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs in the baking dish. Pour the sauce overtop and mix to coat. Add in the black beans and half of the cheese and toss once more to combine.

Place the baking dish on top of a small baking sheet to catch any potential spillovers and cover the baking sheet with foil. Bake for 1 hour, or until pasta is tender.

Top with remaining cheese and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.

Top with avocado and cilantro, and serve warm.