Taco seasoning in pasta = WIN.
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- Yields:
- 4 - 6
- Prep Time:
- 10 mins
- Cook Time:
- 20 mins
- Total Time:
- 30 mins
Ingredients
- 12 oz.
short-cut pasta
- 1/2
large white onion, chopped
kosher salt
- 1/2
jalapeño, chopped
- 1 lb.
ground beef
- 2 tbsp.
Taco Seasoning
- 1 oz.
(15-oz.) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 1/2 c.
shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
Directions
- Step 1In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and season with salt. Cook until tender, 5 minutes, then add jalapeño. Cook 2 minutes more. Add ground beef and cook until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then add taco seasoning.
- Step 3Drain fat.
- Step 4Add canned tomatoes and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir, then add cheese and let melt, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss until completely combined.
- Step 5Garnish with cilantro and serve.
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