Taco Pasta

CookingAddic The sour cream added a nice creaminess to the spicy taco pasta and the black beans brought another nice layer texture to the party. The fresh ingredients on top added a nice cool and refreshing reprieve from spiciness of the pasta. I will definitely be keeping this recipe on hand for cleaning up leftover taco seasoned ground beef. Strike that, I think that next time I will make this from scratch rather than waiting for leftovers. 

Ingredients

• 1 cup pasta (cooked, I used whole wheat macaroni) (gluten free for gluten free)
• 1/4 cup taco seasoned ground beef (warmed)
• 1/4 cup black beans
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1/4 cup lettuce (chopped)
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 1/2 tomato (cut into bite sized pieces)
• 1 green onion (sliced)
• 1 handful cheese (grated)
• 1 tablespoon sliced black olives
• 1 tablespoon sour cream

Directions

1. After draining the pasta mix in the taco seasoned ground beef, black beans and sour cream.
2. Place the taco pasta on a plate and top with your favorite taco toppings.

Taco Seasoned Ground Beef

Ingredients

1. 1 pound ground beef
2. 1 batch taco seasoning
3. 1 teaspoon cornstarch
4. 1 cup water

Directions

1. Brown the meat in a pan and drain the grease.
2. Add the taco seasoning, cornstarch and water and bring to a boil.
3. Simmer until he sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.

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