Cheesy Taco Pasta

By kellismom2

Ingredients

• 12 12 12 oz. short-cut pasta
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 large white onion, chopped
• kosher salt
• 1/2 1/2 1/2 jalapeño, chopped
• 1 1 1 lb. ground beef
• 2 2 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 1 1 (15) oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 1/2 1 1/2 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
• Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Details

Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from images.search.yahoo.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.

2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add jalapeño. Cook 2 minutes more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then add taco seasoning.

3. Drain fat.

4. Add canned tomatoes and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir, then add cheese and let melt, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss until completely combined.

5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.