Taco Pasta

By Edoo

"I made this with taco leftovers and my family loved it. I think it works best with fettuccine, but you can use your favorite pasta."

Ingredients

• 16 16 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 16 16 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 16 16 16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta
• 1 1 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 1 ounce) package 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1 ounce) package 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1 ounce) package 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 4 4 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 4 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 4 4 4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 3 3 tomatoes, diced
• 3 3 3 tomatoes, diced
• 3 3 3 tomatoes, diced
• to to taste
• to to taste
• to to taste
• to black pepper to taste
• to black pepper to taste
• to black pepper to taste
• 1 1 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 1 1 pinch garlic powder
• 1 1 1 pinch garlic powder
• 3/4 3/4 ounce) can 3/4 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
• 3/4 3/4 ounce) can 3/4 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
• 3/4 3/4 ounce) can 3/4 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
• 2 2 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 2 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 2 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning packet as directed on package.

Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with cooked meat mixture, prepared cheese, and tomatoes. If desired, add sliced olives. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.