AuthorAndrew Wentz
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Looking for a quick and easy dinner idea for those busy nights. Look no further.

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Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time45 mins
 8 oz Large Pasta Shells
 1 tbsp Canola Oil
 1 lb Ground Beef
 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
 ½ tsp Dried Oregano
 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
 ¾ cup Water
 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
 Salt & Pepper to taste
Garnish Options
 Crushed Tortilla Chips
 Sour Cream
 Chopped Parsley
1

Cook the pasta according box directions, drain and set aside.
In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink.
Drain the fat.

2

Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.

3

Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.

4

Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.

5

Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.

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Ingredients

 8 oz Large Pasta Shells
 1 tbsp Canola Oil
 1 lb Ground Beef
 1 Yellow Onion (diced)
 4 Cloves Garlic (minced)
 2 tbsp Taco Seasoning
 ½ tsp Dried Oregano
 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
 ¾ cup Water
 1 ½ cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
 Salt & Pepper to taste
Garnish Options
 Crushed Tortilla Chips
 Sour Cream
 Chopped Parsley

Directions

1

Cook the pasta according box directions, drain and set aside.
In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink.
Drain the fat.

2

Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.

3

Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.

4

Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.

5

Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream and more cheese on top.

Notes

Taco Pasta

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