We used only 6 oz. of rotini (could have probably used 8 oz.), can of Hunt's diced tomatoes seasoned for tacos, can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, can of black beans (rinsed), and some diced onion along with the rest of the ingredients but no parmesan, fresh tomatoes or spices. We cooked the meat and warmed all the canned goods and mixed it with the hot pasta and just tossed it in the oven for 15 minutes to melt the cheese.
I definitely appreciate the recipe idea, don't think I would have made this without some inspiration. My boyfriend and I really liked it and will definitely make our modified version in the future.
We enoyed this meal it was a change of pace from the usual pasta fare. I used elbows and made a goulash then layered cheese throughout and on top and baked it at 325 degrees for about fifteen minutes. Serve with a salad and some bread and you've got yourself a meal!
Noone accept me seemed to like this. I ended up throwing it out. I think you could cut down a lot on the amount of pasta. It was a bit dry as well.
I made quite a few changes but it ended up very good. I didn't have fresh tomatoes so I used one can of diced tomatoes drained and 1 can of tomatoes with green chilies and some onion. I also used elbow macaroni and baked in the oven with 1 1/4 c cheese. Next time I think I'll add some corn but it was very good as made.
I made the original recipe the first time and it was ok. The second time I replaced the cheddar with smoked gouda cheese and added two teaspoons of cayenne pepper.. Also instead ofbthe fresh tomatoes I used canned organic diced tomatoes and it was divine!
I made a slight change by using pepper jack cheese instead of the Parmesan. After all it's cheese for cheese so no star deduction. This is a keeper folks and easily adaptable to your tastes.
Left out the olives and tomatoes! I would make it again.
This was so easy and good. I used penne pasta and a can of Rotel tomatoes.
Easy to make taste is great and leftover is just as good the next day if not better