Cheesy Taco Pasta

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 1 Cilantro, fresh
  • 1/2 Jalapeno
  • 1 (15 oz. can Tomatoes, fire-roasted
  • 1/2 White onion, large

• Pasta & Grains

  • 12 oz Short-cut pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Kosher salt
  • 2 tbsp Taco seasoning

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cup Cheddar and monterey jack

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Ingredients

• 12 oz. short-cut pasta
• 1/2 large white onion, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1/2 jalapeño, chopped
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 (15) oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add jalapeño. Cook 2 minutes more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then add taco seasoning.Drain fat.Add canned tomatoes and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir, then add cheese and let melt, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss until completely combined.Garnish with cilantro and serve.