Mexican Sweet Potato Pasta Bake
Rich and hearty, a vegetarian dish that feels like a party food! Serve with tortilla chips. @mostdeliciouslife.com
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Penne pasta; cooked, drained and rinsed **or pasta of choice
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 4 cups sweet potatoes cut into ½-1 inch cubes
- 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 15 ounce canned diced tomatoes
- 1 15 ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 Tbsp Taco seasoning **or one packet
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
- fresh cilantro
- sour cream
- tortilla chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Heat oil in a large skillet.Add sweet potatoes, red onions and red pepper.
- Turn heat to medium-high. Cook stirring occasionally 7-8 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
- Add tomatoes, black beans, salsa and seasonings. Mix well and heat through.
- Stir in pasta and cheddar cheese. Pour into a 9x13 casserole dish.
- Top with pepperjack cheese. Bake 25-30 minutes.
- Serve with sour cream, cilantro.= and tortilla chips.