Crockpot Taco Pasta

By pinkadidas178

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 batch of Denise's taco seasoning
• 2 cans Southwest Style diced tomatoes, half drained
• 1 chopped onion
• garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese
• 16oz bag medium shell pasta
• 1 block of sharp cheddar
• 1/2 block of pepper jack

Details

Adapted from google.com

Preparation

Step 1

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, stir beef, water, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onion and garlic until well blended.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.

Cook pasta as directed on box; drain. Uncover slow cooker; stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and shredded Cheddar cheese until well blended.

Cook uncovered on High heat 7 to 9 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.