Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

from dinnerthendessert.com
Dinner
25 min
6 servings
394 kcal / serving

Cheesy Taco Pasta is easy to make and tastes like the Hamburger Helper you used to eat as a kid except so much better. Try it tonight!

Ingredients

  • ½ poundlarge shells pasta
  • 1 poundground beef
  • 2 tablespoonstaco seasoning (, (or 1 packet))
  • ¾ cupwater
  • 1 cupjarred salsa
  • 1 cupshredded cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.

  2. 2

    Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.

  3. 3

    Drain the fat.

  4. 4

    Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.

  5. 5

    Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.

  6. 6

    Stir to combine.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.