Cheesy Taco Pasta

Description

One dish to do

Details

Cooking Time:		15
Recipes Makes:		6
Calories:		441
Carbs:		33.4
Fat:		18.5
Protein:		35.1

Ingredients

• 1 pound extra lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 cups water, separated
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups (10 ounces) elbow macaroni
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 1 and 1/2 - 2 cups taco cheese, shredded
• Optional toppings: green onions, sour cream, diced tomatoes, diced avocado

Directions

1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet.
2. Drain the fat and add in the onion and garlic. Stir until fragrant - about 30 seconds to a minute on medium-high heat.
3. Add in one cup of water, salsa, corn, and taco seasoning. Stir well and add in the uncooked pasta and taco sauce.
4. Bring to a boil and then lower to low-medium heat and cover the skillet with a lid.
5. Let simmer for about 5-7 minutes and then add in the last cup of water and stir everything together again.
6. Return lid and let simmer until pasta is tender, about another 5-7 minutes.
7. (If you don't have a nonstick skillet, you will need to stir this every 3-4 minutes so it doesn't stick to the bottom.)
8. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cheese. Top with optional toppings of choice.
9. Serve immediately.

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