Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

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Yield: 8 Servings
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
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Cook Time: 20 minutes
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Total Time: 25 minutes
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Course: Main Course
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Cuisine: American Fusion
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Author: Sabrina Snyder
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Cheesy Taco Pasta is easy to make and tastes like the Hamburger Helper you used to eat as a kid except better. Much better.
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INGREDIENTS
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1/2 pound large shells pasta
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1 pound ground beef
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
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3/4 cup water
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1 cup jarred salsa
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS
Note: click on times in the instructions to start a kitchen timer while cooking.
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Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
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Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
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Drain the fat.
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Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
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Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
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Stir to combine.
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Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.
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