Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta

Celebrate Taco Tuesday with this easy recipe. One pot...20 minutes...delicioso!

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound large shell pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 3/4 cup of water
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
2. Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
3. Drain the fat.
4. Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
5. Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
6. Stir to combine.
7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.

Recipe courtesy of Dinner then Dessert.