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