Karens Taco Pasta Food

CHICKEN TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Meanwhlie, in a large skillet heat the chicken with the garlic in oive oil for 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
• Stir in the half-and-half, taco seasoning and butter.
• Cook until just heated. Season to taste with salt and pepper (none may be required cuz of the taco seasoning.) Add drained, cooked pasta and toss.
• Serve with grated parmesan cheese.

INSTANT POT TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker and adjust for high heat; cook beef until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles. Drain. Add taco seasoning; stir to combine. Add beef broth, tomato sauce and pasta., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust pressure to high and set time for 5 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure. Stir; top with cheese. Stand until cheese melts, about 1 minute. If desired, serve with toppings.

PASTA CHICKEN TACO BAKE

Steps:

• Grease a 3-quart casserole dish.
• In a skillet cook the ground chicken with onion and garlic until brown.
• Stir in water (or chicken broth if using) and taco seasoning mix; bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10-12 minutes stirring occasionally.
• Stir in cooked pasta, corn, olives and half of the shredded cheese, salsa, chile peppers and green bell pepper (if using); mix to combine.
• Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish.
• Set oven to 350°F.
• Bake covered for about 35 minutes, then remove from oven and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
• Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes.
• DELICIOUS!

KAREN'S TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning packet as directed on package.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with cooked meat mixture, prepared cheese, and tomatoes. If desired, add sliced olives. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

TACO PASTA CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Cook Pasta until done.
• While pasta is cooking brown the ground beef.
• Drain ground beef and add taco seasoning per packet directions.
• Drain Pasta and put into large mixing bowl.
• Fold in Salsa, 1/2 the Cheese, and Ground Meat.
• Put into 13X9 casserole dish.
• Top with remaining Cheese.
• Bake for 30 minutes until warmed through - Cheese should be melted and bubbly.
• Top with Sour Cream, Shredded Lettuce, Sliced Black Olives etc. Whatever you use to top your tacos!

KAREN'S PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Salad:.
• Cook rotini until not quite done - barely al dente -- so the spirals are still very tight. Rinse in cold water to stop the cooking. (The marination of the salad in the dressing will finish "cooking" the pasta perfectly.)
• Add remaining ingredients, being careful to separate each slice of meat and cheese when you add it.
• Gently mix the dressing into the salad.
• Marinate at least 6 hours before serving.
• Dressing:
• Mix all dressing ingredients together well by using a stick blender, whisk, or just a jar for shaking.
• Taste before adding entire mixture to salad to adjust seasonings.
• NOTE: (I frequently prepare a double batch of dressing as sometimes, after marinating in one recipe of dressing, it needs a bit more. The remaining dressing is great on any salad, like fat slices of vine-ripened summer tomatoes with fresh basil, or a Greek salad with romaine, feta and olives.

KAREN'S TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning packet as directed on package.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with cooked meat mixture, prepared cheese, and tomatoes. If desired, add sliced olives. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

KAREN'S TACO PASTA

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet cook ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning packet as directed on package.
• Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with cooked meat mixture, prepared cheese, and tomatoes. If desired, add sliced olives. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.