Cheesy Taco Pasta

Ingredients:

• 2 ⅓ lbs ground beef
• ½  tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 packet taco seasoning (or 3 ½ tbsp homemade)
• 2 c water
• 1 c salsa
• 2 c Mexican style cheese
• 8 oz rotini pasta

Optional toppings - chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips/nacho cheese Doritos, chopped cilantro

Directions:

1. Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly. Drain grease.
3. Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles. Bring mixture to a boil. Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
4. Cook for 15 minutes or until pasta is tender. Turn off heat and stir in cheese. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
5. Serve with optional toppings if desired.

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Original Recipe: Mother Thyme

Posted by Emilee