Taco Pasta Salad

Name: Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked spiral pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 1 envelope taco seasoning; 3 cups shredded lettuce; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing; Tortilla chips

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Taco pasta salad takes all the flavors of tacos and prepares them in the style of a summery pasta salad. Serve it with extra cheddar and enjoy it chilled or warm.

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1 pound ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning
3 cups shredded lettuce
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup Catalina salad dressing
Tortilla chips

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink, breaking it into crumbles; drain. Stir in the taco seasoning; cool.
Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture. Add the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, onion, green pepper and dressing; toss to coat. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 624 calories, 30g fat (12g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 1454mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.

My family loves this savory taco pasta salad. Serve taco or corn chips on the side, and you have a complete meal. —Gert Rosenau, Pewaukee, WI

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