Cheesy Taco Pasta
Cheesy Taco Pasta is easy to make and tastes like the Hamburger Helper you used to eat as a kid except better. Much better.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
- 1/2 pound large shells pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
Drain the fat.
Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
Stir to combine.
Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.
Nutrition
Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 355IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 1.7mg