Ingredients for Taco Pasta Salad
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 packet (1 ounce) of taco seasoning
- 1 pound of spiral shaped pasta
- 1 cup of diced tomatoes
- 1 cup of diced green bell peppers
- Cheddar Cheese
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion
- 2 cups of chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup crushed plain Doritos
- approximately 1/2 cup of taco salad dressing
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of sliced black olives
- 1 ripe diced avocado
- 1-2 minced jalapeños
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How to Make Taco Pasta Salad
- Cook 1 pound of pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in 1 packet (1 ounce) of taco seasoning and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the cooled pasta to the meat mixture. Gently stir to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
- The next day, dice 1 cup of tomatoes, 1 cup of green bell peppers, and 1/2 cup of red onion. Add these to the pasta mixture.
- Just before serving, combine the pasta salad with 2 cups of chopped lettuce, 1 cup crushed Doritos, and your favorite taco salad dressing (approximately 1/2 cup). Toss gently to combine.
- (Optional) Add 1/2 cup of sliced black olives, 1 ripe avocado (diced), and/or 1-2 jalapeños (minced), to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
25g
Fat
82g
Carbs
14g
