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Taco Pasta Casserole

Source of Recipe

buny at rc and rgm


List of Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning mix
1 T. butter or margarine
1 large onion, chopped
1 small jalapeÒo pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 (12 oz.) box shell pasta
2 (14.5 oz.) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (11 oz.) jar chunky salsa
2 C. Cheddar cheese, grated, divided


Recipe

In large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and drain off excess liquid. Add taco seasoning, blend and set aside. Saute onions and pepper in butter until tender, then stir onions into the cooked meat. Meanwhile, cook pasta according to package directions, then drain. Mix seasoned meat, onion and pepper mixture, cooked pasta, tomatoes, salsa and half of the grated cheese together. Spoon mixture into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish which has been sprayed with nonfat cooking spray. Top with remaining cheese and bake in preheated 375ºF oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until heated well.

Serves 8.