Mr. Food Taco Pasta Salad

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces spiral shaped pasta (twists)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives, drained, pitted and sliced (optional)
• 3/4 cup taco sauce or 3/4 cup salsa
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
• crushed corn chips, for topping

Recipe

• 1 cook pasta according to package directions. rinse with cold water and dain well. place in large bowl.
• 2 brown the beef in a large skillet, stirring to break up clumps, until no pink remains. drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning mix and water. stir; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. drain.
• 3 toss pasta gently with beef mixture, tomato, onion, cheese and olives. add taco sauce or salsa; mix gently.
• 4 serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with avocado and crushed corn chips. serve warm or chilled.