taco pasta casserole
Taco Pasta Casserole 1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped 1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
Ingredients
- 1poundground beef
- 1packet taco seasoning mix
- 1tablespoonbutter or margarine
- 1large onion, chopped
- 1small jalapeño pepper, seeded
- 1(12 ounce) box shell pasta
- 2(14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
- 1(11 ounce) jar chunky salsa
Directions
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Taco Pasta Casserole 1 pound ground beef 1 packet taco seasoning mix 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 large onion, chopped 1 small jalapeñ
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Add taco seasoning, blend and set aside
- 3
Sauté onions and pepper in butter until tender, then stir onions into the cooked meat
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Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, then drain
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Mix seasoned meat, onion and pepper mixture, cooked pasta, tomatoes, salsa and half of the grated cheese together
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Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish which has been sprayed with nonfat cooking spray
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Top with remaining cheese and bake in preheated 375 degree F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated well
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Serves 8.