Ingredients:
16 oz rotini pasta (or other medium-sized noodle)
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
1.5 cups chopped tomatoes
1 cup diced green bell pepper
2-3 cups Mexican-style shredded cheese
4 cups shredded lettuce
15 oz French dressing
3 cups slightly crushed nacho cheese or tortilla chips
Chopped cilantro (optional)
Directions:
Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat, stir in taco seasoning, and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, chopped tomatoes, diced green bell pepper, shredded cheese, and shredded lettuce.
Pour in the French dressing and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Just before serving, mix in the crushed nacho cheese or tortilla chips for added crunch.
Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.
Servings: 6-8
Taco Pasta Salad
