Cheesy Taco Pasta

  • Yield:5 servings
  • Time:
    25 mins show details
Tags: Mexican, dinner, main dish

Ingredients

  • 1 pound
    ground beef
  • ½ teaspoon
    salt
  • 1 pinch
    of black pepper
  • 1 ounce
    packet taco seasoning, or about 3½ tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 2 cups
    water
  • 1 cup
    jarred mild salsa
  • 8 ounces
    uncooked rotini pasta
  • 1½ cups
    shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • Optional toppings - chopped tomatoes, avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro optional
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Preparation

  1. 5 mins

    Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.

  2. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.

  3. 5 mins

    Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly.

  4. Drain grease.

  5. Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles.

  6. Bring mixture to a boil.

  7. Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.

  8. 15 mins

    Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.

  9. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.

  10. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.

  11. Serve with optional toppings if desired.

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