Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 oz Shells pasta
• 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
• 2 tbsp. Taco Seasoning
• 1 (15) oz. can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
• 1 1/2 c. shredded cheddar and Monterey jack
• Chopped fresh cilantro, optional

Instructions

1. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta water, and return to pot.
2. Cook ground beef and until no longer pink, 6 minutes, then Drain fat.
3. Add taco seasoning, canned tomatoes and 1/4 cup reserved pasta water and stir, cook for a couple minutes.
4. Add cheese and let melt, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Add cooked pasta and toss until completely combined.
5. Garnish with cilantro and serve.