Taco Pasta

Meat

• 2 lbs Ground meat: beef, turkey, pork or chicken

Condiments

• 15 1/2 oz Salsa

Pasta & Grains

• 16 oz Pasta shells

Baking & Spices

• 2 (1oz) packets Taco seasoning

Dairy

• 1/2 cup Cheddar or mexican blend cheese

• 1 1/2 cups Water or milk

• Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside.

• Using your dutch oven or a cast iron skillet, brown meat. When done, drain any fat.

• Add your cooked pasta, move to a casserole dish, then layer with meat.

• Next sprinkle the seasoning packet over the meat then pour water over top. Next add salsa.

• Give everything a stir to mix ingredients together then top with shredded cheese.

• Bake in the oven at 400˚ for about 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.

• Serve with any taco-style toppings you'd like. See above post for ideas!