Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.
Heat oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, brown meat. Add onion, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco sauce, olives, garlic and chili powder; simmer 5 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Arrange 4 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges.
Spread one-third beans, 1-1/4 cups meat sauce and one-fourth cheese over pasta.
Repeat layers twice.
Cover with pasta, remaining sauce and cheese.
Cover and bake 30 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain. Lay flat on foil to cool.
Heat oven to 375°F.
In a large skillet, brown meat. Add onion, stewed tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco sauce, olives, garlic and chili powder; simmer 5 minutes.
Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce on bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish.
Arrange 4 pasta pieces lengthwise over sauce, overlapping edges.
Spread one-third beans, 1-1/4 cups meat sauce and one-fourth cheese over pasta.
Repeat layers twice.
Cover with pasta, remaining sauce and cheese.
Cover and bake 30 minutes; let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro, if desired.