Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 3 cups small shell pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef (lean or extra lean)
  • 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
  • 1/4 cup taco seasoning
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Instruction

  • Place a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Add ground beef and stir until it is no longer pink. Drain fat from the pan.
  • Add onions and optional garlic to the beef. Fry for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, water and pasta. 
  • Loosely cover the pan, reduce heat to medium. 
  • Cook for 5-10 minutes until the pasta is done, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cheese and optional fresh cilantro. Serve and enjoy!