One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 1 Optional toppings - chopped tomatoes

• Condiments

  • 1 cup Salsa, jarred mild

• Pasta & Grains

  • 8 oz Rotini pasta

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Pinch Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 1 ounce packet Taco seasoning

• Dairy

  • 1 1/2 cups Mexican-style cheese

• Liquids

  • 2 cups Water

Found on motherthyme.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 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

Directions

• Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
• Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly.
• Drain grease.
• 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.
• Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
• Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve with optional toppings if desired.