TACO MAC N CHEESE PASTA BAKE

TACO MAC N CHEESE PASTA BAKE 2 tbsp olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 onion, finely chopped 1 lb ground beef 1 packet Taco seasoning powder 1 can black beans, drained 28 oz can crushed tomato 2 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese 12 oz / 340g dried elbow macaroni pasta, cooked and drained Chopped cilantro or parsley, to serve Preheat oven to 350F. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 3 minutes. Add beef and cook, breaking it up as you go, until browned. Add taco seasoning and mix in. Add black beans and crushed tomato. Mix and simmer for 3 minutes. Place cooked pasta in baking dish, pour over beef filling and 1/2 the cheese. Toss, then top with remaining cheese. Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve, garnished with cilantro if using.