Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 7 oz elbows macaroni pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 Tbsp dried minced onion
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1-1/2 cups salsa
- 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheeses blend
- garnish: green onion, chopped tomato, cilantro, or flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Instruction
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Heat oven to 350°F.
- Add pasta and cook according to package directions to al dente.
- Meanwhile, in a large, nonstick skillet, brown the beef until no longer pink. Drain fat.
- Add the onion, taco seasoning, and cream cheese to the beef and combine. Once the pasta is done, drain and add to the beef mixture as well.
- Layer the beef and macaroni mixture in a 13 x 9 bake dish. Spread salsa over top and top with the shredded cheese.
- Bake at 350°F until heated through and bubbly. Garnish (if desired) and serve.
