Description
A quick and easy dish combining the flavors of tacos with pasta salad. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp taco sauce
- 1 cup lettuce, shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Brown ground beef in a skillet. Drain fat and stir in taco seasoning with 1/4 cup water.
- In a large bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco sauce.
- Add cooled pasta, seasoned beef, tomatoes, cheese, olives, and onion to the bowl. Toss to coat.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Top with shredded lettuce just before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version
- Add avocado or corn for extra flavor
- Best served chilled
- Keeps well in fridge for 2 days
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American