Hearty Taco Pasta

By dlperkins

Ingredients

• 1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 lb ground hamburger or turkey
• 1 c. diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3/4 box Rotini Pasta
• 1 c. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 c. Diced Onion
• Black Olives

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from grocerybudget101.com

Preparation

Step 1

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1 pkg Taco Seasoning Mix

Fill a large pot with water, add a dash of salt, cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once Boiling, add Rotini noodles and cook al dente (about 10 minutes)

While the noodles are cooking, In a frying pan brown 1 pound of ground burger or turkey. If it's fatty, drain any grease before proceeding. Add 1 pkg of taco seasoning mix (make your own and keep it on hand), a can of Undrained diced tomatoes and diced onion. Simmer 2-3 minutes, reduce heat.

Drain Noodles, rinse if desired with HOT water (to remove excess starch), combine Hot Rotini, Shredded Cheddar Cheese and seasoned meat mixture, stir to combine. Serve with black olives over the top and a dash of salt and pepper.

: $4.57 (or .57 each) You'll note that I broke this down per serving for 8 people- I make this for 4 for us and there's ALWAYS enough for everyone to have lunch the next day.

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