Gluten-Free Recipes

Gluten Free Taco Pasta Bake

This easy recipe for gluten free pasta taco bake is the perfect casserole for dinner! It's simple to make with ground beef, cheese and homemade taco seasoning. I made this cheesy dish in a skillet, but you could also use a baking dish.

This Gluten Free Pasta Taco Bake is the ultimate comfort food, combining bold taco flavors with tender gluten-free pasta in a hearty, cheesy casserole.

Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick and easy dinner with ground beef transforms simple pantry staples into a satisfying Mexican pasta casserole the whole family will love.

If you are looking for more pasta recipes try my Gluten Free Ground Beef Pasta Casserole, my Gluten Free Creamy Beef and Mushroom Pasta, my Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan Pasta Casserole or my Gluten Free Instant Pot Italian Style Pasta and Bean Soup.

You can find all of my gluten free meal recipes here: Gluten Free Meals Recipes

a cast iron skillet of gluten free taco pasta bake with a pinch bowl of salt and pepper and a bowl of sour cream

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Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Using a cast iron skillet or frying pan cook your beef on medium heat until there is very little pink and then add the chopped onions, chili powder, garlic powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, sea salt and pepper. Cook until onions are translucent.

Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, broth, pasta, sour cream and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the mixture to combine.

If you are using a cast iron skillet top the mixture with the rest of your shredded cheese and it's ready to bake. If you are using a frying pan pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish and then top with cheese.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. The dish will be bubbly and the cheese will be melted when it's done.

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Top Tip

You could easily substitute chicken in this recipe if you would like. Cook the chicken completely and then add the onion to the pan to cook until it's translucent. Follow the instructions from there below in the recipe card. You could also omit meat completely if that's what works for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I clean and season my cast iron skillet?

I love to cook with cast iron. It evenly heats and is easy to clean. I like to use this U-picks Cast Iron Skillet Cleaner Chainmail Scrubber that I got from Amazon. I rinse the pan with hot water to remove any loose food and leftover oil. Then I use the chainmail scrubber to lift up any bits of food left.

I place the pan on the stove top at medium heat and let it dry completely. Then I pour a tablespoon of oil on the pan and rub it onto the entire inside of the pan with a paper towel. Remove the skillet from heat and it's ready for your next meal.

Remember to never put your cast iron skillet into the dishwasher.

What type of pasta should I use for this casserole?

I'm a big fan of gluten free brown rice pasta. I like how well it holds up to being baked and doesn't get soggy. I also think brown rice pasta has a nice texture and is the closest thing I've found to regular wheat pasta.

Some of my favorite brown rice pasta brands are: Jovial, Tinkyada, Trader Joe's

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Gluten Free Taco Pasta Bake

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Author: Elaine VanVleck
Total Time: 55 minutes
Yield: 5 servings 1x
Diet: Gluten Free

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Ingredients

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1 pound Ground Beef
1 Tbsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp. Garlic Powder
2 tsp. Ground Coriander
1 tsp. Ground Cumin
1 tsp. Smoked Paprika
½ tsp. Sea Salt
½ tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1 small Yellow Onion, chopped
15 ounce can Tomato Sauce
14.5 ounce can Diced Tomatoes
½ cup Water
½ cup Beef Broth
12 ounces Gluten Free Penne Pasta
½ cup Sour Cream
1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

Add the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, water, broth, pasta, sour cream and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese. Stir the mixture to combine.

Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes. The dish will be bubbly and the cheese will be melted when it's done.

Notes

If you don't have beef broth you can use whatever broth you have on hand or just use more water instead of broth.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: Meals
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Gluten Free

Top Tip

Cast iron skillets are one of my favorite cooking essentials. I love how easily they go from the stovetop to the oven with everything all in one pan. When properly seasoned they are easily cleaned up with some water a bit of scrubbing with a chain scrubber or dish brush.

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Instant Pot Rhubarb Simple Syrup

This easy recipe for instant pot rhubarb syrup is amazing in drinks. This simple syrup takes just four ingredients and is perfect for cocktails, mocktails and with soda. You can make this delicious homemade syrup in your pressure pot in just 10 minutes!

I love to make a couple of bottles of this to have on hand for spring and summer drinks. I like to add ½ cup of the instant pot rhubarb simple syrup to a glass full of ice and then pour sparkling water over top. It's such a refreshing drink!

This also makes a delicious Italian soda if you add cream to the rhubarb simple syrup and sparkling water mixture. It's such a pretty drink to serve at gatherings, bridal showers or baby showers.

You might also want to try my Instant Pot Ginger Ale Syrup, my Homemade Blueberry Lemonade made with Frozen Blueberries, my Non Alcoholic Spiced Apple Fizz Drink or my Easy Instant Pot Apple Cider.

If you are looking for more instant pot recipes try: The Best Gluten Free Instant Pot Recipes

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Ingredients

Instructions

Add the chopped rhubarb, sugar, water and salt to the pot of your pressure cooker. Stir to incorporate all the ingredients together. Secure the lid and set to manual mode for 10 minutes.

Let the steam release naturally. Remove the lid and let the mixture cool completely.

Strain the rhubarb mixture through a wire mesh strainer. If there is still pulp you would like to remove from the simple syrup strain the mixture again through cheese cloth.

Store the rhubarb simple syrup in the a sealed bottle in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Serve ½ cup over ice with a 12 ounce can of sparkling water or however you would normally use simple syrup.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is this instant pot rhubarb simple syrup hard to make?

No! This is such an easy recipe. You are simply adding your ingredients to your instant pot or pressure pot and cooking on manual for 10 minutes. After letting the steam release naturally let the mixture cool before straining. I like to strain the mixture with a fine wire mesh strainer and then if there are still too many particle I strain again using cheese cloth.

How do I make instant pot rhubarb simple syrup?

Start by chopping up four cups of rhubarb. Add the rhubarb, sugar, water and sea salt to the pot of your instant pot. Stir to mix ingredients together. Set the pressure pot to manual for 10 minutes and let the steam release naturally.

Let the rhubarb mixture cool completely before working with it. Then, strain the ingredients through a fine wire mesh strainer. If there is too much pulp in the syrup you may want to strain a second time through cheese cloth.

I like to use the wire mesh strainer first because it cuts down on the time it takes the mixture to strain through the cheese cloth. If you just want to use cheese cloth you could let the mixture strain while you do something else and wait for it to fully drain.

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