Taco Pasta

 

What You'll Need:

- 1 pound of pasta (I like large shells)

- 1 pound of ground beef (or turkey)

- 1 taco seasoning packet

- 2 10-ounce cans of Ro-Tel Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles

- 1 bag of shredded cheese, Mexican blend

- 1/4 bar of cream cheese

- 1 medium yellow onion

- Misc spices: spicy garlic grinder, cumin, cayenne pepper (optional)

How Long It'll Take:

Prep time for this is about 5 minutes (you only need to chop up an onion and open some cans). Total cook time is about 20-25 minutes (the length of time it takes to boil water and cook the pasta). 

Let's Get Started: 

1. First chop your onion into small pieces and add them to a large pan (with high sides - this will be your main cooking pan for the entire meal) with a little oil. Begin to cook them over low heat with the cover on.

2. Get your pasta pot filled with water and over high heat. Add the pasta when the water begins to boil.

3. When your onions start to becomes translucent, you can add your miscellaneous spices: crushed garlic, cumin, and cayenne to taste (this is optional).

4. Add your ground beef (or turkey) to the pan to begin to brown.

5. Once browned, add your two cans of diced tomatoes, mix, and add then add the packet of taco seasoning. Bring to a boil, then let simmer the rest of the time.

6. Once the pasta is cooked, add the cream cheese and shredded Mexican cheese to the sauce.

7.  Add your pasta into the pot with the sauce, mix, serve and enjoy!