Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick weeknight meal for the family made with Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce, spiral pasta, ground beef, taco seasoning and topped with olives, avocado, tortilla strips, serrano pepper and fresh tomato.

Recipe by Amber on February 19, 2018

Ingredients

!Cheesy Taco Pasta 1 pound box rotini pasta 15 ounce can Ricos Gourmet Nacho Cheddar Cheese Sauce
14.5 ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained .5 cup milk 1 packet taco seasoning 1 pound ground beef !Toppings-pick your favorites!
3.8 ounce can sliced black olives, drained 1 tomato, diced 1 avocado, diced
4.5 ounce bag tortilla strips cilantro, finely chopped 1 serrano, sliced other optional topping ideas include: shredded lettuce, salsa, sour cream, guacamole, hot sauce, sliced jalapeno, diced onion, and black beans.

Steps

Cook pasta according to box directions in a medium pot and drain.
As the pasta cooks, brown ground beef in a large sauté pan on a medium-high heat. Add the taco seasoning and finish cooking ground beef according to packaged seasoning directions. Add in the drained canned tomatoes and stir until begins to simmer. Move the meat to a plate.