Taco Rotini Pasta Food

TACO PASTA - (ONE POT!)

Steps:

• Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese from a block and set aside. It should be near room temperature when added to the pasta sauce.
• Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat in a high-walled pot or dutch oven. Drain grease.
• Melt the butter in the same pot and add and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
• Add all remaining ingredients except the cheese and pasta. Stir to combine.
• Bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta and submerge it in the liquid. Cover and cook according to package instructions. Slide a silicone spatula along the bottom of the pot halfway through to lift any ingredients that may be settling to the bottom.
• Remove cover and ensure the pasta is sufficiently cooked. Taste-test a noodle for doneness before proceeding If needed, cover and cook longer, until your desired doneness is obtained.
• Turn heat to low. Gradually stir in cheese until melted.
• There will be plenty of sauce but it will thicken upon standing and the pasta will continue to absorb it.
• Serve once desired consistency is obtained.

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 TACO RIGATONI

Steps:

• Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until brown, crumbling as it cooks.
• Add taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat beef. Add pasta, chiles, salsa and water, stirring to combine. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmering. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover; let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.