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Taco Pasta Salad

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: dressing, easy recipe, recipe, taco, taco pasta, taco pasta salad, taco salad
Servings: 6
Author: Country Girl

Ingredients

  • 2 cups uncooked pasta
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 envelope taco seasoning or 2 TBSP homemade
  • 2 cans Rotel tomatoes undrained
  • 1 can Mexicorn drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1/2 – 1 cup Catalina salad dressing
  • Cilantro or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef over medium high heat until no longer pink.
  • Stir in the taco seasoning.
  • Add the onion and cook for a minute. Then add undrained tomatoes and drained corn. Stir to combine. Turn heat down to simmer.
  • Drain pasta and rinse in cold water; stir into meat mixture.
  • Add about 1/2 of the cheese and stir until it melts.
  • Remove from heat and toss with Catalina dressing.
  • Top with remaining cheese and garnish with cilantro or parsley.
  • Serve with anything you’d like to add. (Shredded lettuce, sour cream, olives, etc…)