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Monday, February 16, 2015

Taco Pasta

This simple dish is sure to be a family pleasing meal! Other than boiling the pasta, this yummy recipe is cooked and served in the same pan. See? Simple!! These kinds of meals are one of my favorites. Also? The leftovers? Pretty stinkin' good...which works for me because IT Guy is a leftover eater! Yay!!! Try this soon....I'm pretty sure you'll love how easy and delicious it is!
Taco Pasta



1 pound ground beef
8 ounces pasta ~ cooked and drained (I used bow-tie)
1 small onion ~ chopped
1 clove garlic ~ minced
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 cup salsa
1/2 cup water
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

In a large skillet, saute the onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the ground beef, salt & pepper and cook until done. 

Add water and taco seasoning, stir and let simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the sour cream and salsa.

Stir in the cooked pasta.

Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Place lid on skillet and allow cheese to melt for a few minutes.

Here we go! 

Here we go!

Saute the onion and garlic then add the ground beef and cook until done. 

Saute the onion and garlic then add 
the ground beef and cook until done.

Add the taco seasoning and the water and allow to thicken. 

Add the taco seasoning and 
the water and allow to thicken.

Now add the salsa and sour cream. 

Now add the salsa and sour cream.

Then comes the pasta! 

Then comes the pasta!

Sprinkle on some cheese and allow it to melt and heat the whole she-bang for a few minutes with the lid on. 

Sprinkle on some cheese and allow 
it to melt and heat the whole she-bang 
for a few minutes with the lid on.

Serve it up! 

Serve it up!