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.
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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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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
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.
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
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
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.
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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.
Sunny says
This is delicious!!!!! Super easy to make. Spices just right .... thanks for a wonderful recipe !!!
smallfarmbiglife says
Thank you Sunny! I'm so glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thank you for sharing. ~Elaine