Cheesy Taco Pasta

 

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INGREDIENTS

Servings: 10-12

1 lb ground beef
1 package taco seasoning
2 cups water
1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn
2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
Pepper
Salt
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS:  Black Beans, Nacho Chips

 

PREPARATION

1. Brown beef in a large quart pot over medium/ high heat. Drain fat and return beef to pot.

2. Add taco seasoning, water, tomatoes, tomato sauce and corn. Bring to a boil.
3. Add uncooked macaroni and reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes (until pasta is cooked through). Stir occasionally.
4. Remove from heat. Sprinkle cheese on top and cover.
5. Serve when cheese is melted!  (OR, keep warm by turning heat to LOW being careful to not burn ... OR, turn off until ready to serve then WARM up by microwaving each bowl [if necessary]

TIP:  Have a bowl of "Nacho" chips handy.  Guests can add the chips to their bowl of Taco Pasta if wanted.




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