Taco Pasta Recipe
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Ingredients: 8 ounces (4 cups) medium size pasta shells
1½ lbs lean ground beef
1 cup finely diced sweet yellow onion
1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
2 ounces (2 1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
1 cup water
1 cup mild chunky salsa
2½ cups Colby and Monterey Jack shredded cheese
1 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro (optional garnish)
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Directions:Prepare the pasta shells according to the package directions. Drain and set aside.
Add the ground beef, diced onion and garlic to a 5 – 6 quart heavy bottom stockpot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef for 5 – 7 minutes, until cooked through and no longer pink. Drain any remaining grease.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the taco seasoning and the water to the cooked beef mixture. Stir well and allow the mixture to cook for 8 – 10 minutes.
Stir in the salsa and cook on low for another 3 – 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the shredded cheese. Continue stirring until the cheese is completely melted.
Stir in the cooked pasta shells. Garnish with the chopped cilantro. Serve while hot. |
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