Easy Taco Pasta

14 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces, weight Radiatore Pasta
  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 3 Tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • 3/4 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cut In Very Small Cubes
  • 1 cup Halved Grape Tomatoes
  • 1/2 cups Chopped Scallions
  • 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Drained And Rinsed
  • 6 cups Chopped Romaine Lettuce
  • FOR THE DRESSING:
  • 1-1/3 cup Ranch Dressing
  • 2 Tablespoons Adobo Sauce
  • 1/2 cups Sour Cream
  • 1/4 cups Salsa Or Salsa Style Tomatoes

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook pasta la dente according to box instructions. Drain well and cool. Stir or flip while cooling so it does not stick too much.
  2. 2
    In large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. Drain any excess fat. Turn heat to low and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 7-10 minutes.
  3. 3
    In small bowl, prepare the dressing. Whisk ranch dressing, adobo sauce, sour cream and salsa.
  4. 4
    Add cooled pasta to large bowl. Add mixed dressing, cheddar, tomatoes, scallions, black beans, romaine and seasoned beef. Stir gently to coat and serve.
  5. 5
    Refrigerate any leftovers.
  6. 6
    Notes:
  7. 7
    You can use any small pasta for this dish like small shells, macaroni, rotini or bowtie pasta.
  8. 8
    Adobo sauce can be made homemade or purchased in the Mexican section of your grocery store. You can also but a can of chipotle peppers packed in adobo sauce and use the pepper for other recipes.
  9. 9
    Canned chili peppers that have been continuously refrigerated will keep for about 1 to 2 months.

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