Taco Rotini Pasta Recipes

TACO ROTINI PASTA

Steps:

• 1. In large stock pot brown ground beef. About halfway through the browning process drain any excess fat; add onion and jalapeno. Over medium heat cook for 4-5 minutes. Lower heat; add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add taco seasoning, salsa style tomatoes, beef broth and rotini pasta.
• 2. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender. Top with tomatoes, sour cream, cheddar cheese and if desired jalapeno slices.

ONE-POT CHEESY TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
• Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
• Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly.
• Drain grease.
• Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
• Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve with optional toppings if desired.

ROTINI PASTA BAKE

Steps:

• In a large pot cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Cook ground turkey or beef in medium skillet until brown. Add the diced onion, salt and pepper. Mix in half of the jar of spaghetti sauce.
• In a large bowl add the browned beef mixture to the drained pasta and stir in the second half of the of spaghetti sauce. Pour mixture into a 2 quart baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil.
• In a preheated 425 degree F (230 degree C) oven bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and return to oven for 5 to 10 minutes. Serve warm.