ONE-POT TACO RIGATONI

One-Pot Taco Rigatoni image

All the goodness of a taco in a cheesy pasta dinner that only requires one dish.

Provided by Karly Campbell

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ original taco seasoning mix
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 jar (24 oz) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
2 cups water
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until brown, crumbling as it cooks.
Add taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat beef. Add pasta, chiles, salsa and water, stirring to combine. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmering. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover; let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1940 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1/2 g