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