Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F and grease 9×13 casserole dish.

Step 2

Cook your pasta according to package. Drain accordingly. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large pan or dutch oven over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add onion and pepper.

Step 4

After a few minutes when onions and peppers begin to soften, add garlic.

Step 5

One minute later, add ground beef. Cook until no longer pink, then drain everything in fine mesh strainer.

Step 6

Add back to pan and turn on low heat.

Step 7

Add black beans, corn and taco seasoning. Stir to combine, then add diced tomatoes and tomato sauce.

Step 8

Let simmer for 5 minutes over low heat, then stir in cooked pasta.

Step 9

Pour into casserole dish and top with cheddar cheese. Bake in oven for 10 minutes at 350.

Step 10

Let cool for a few minutes before serving.