Basic Taco Pasta Casserole

PREPARATION:

• 1.Cook pasta according to package, drain and set aside. To make this using just one pot, use a dutch oven!
• 2.Using your dutch oven or a cast iron skillet, brown meat. When done, drain any fat.
• 3.Add your cooked pasta to the drained meat. (If you don’t have a dutch oven or cast iron skillet, you can move everything to a casserole dish.) Then layer with meat.
• 4.Next sprinkle the seasoning packet over the meat then pour water over top. Next add salsa.
• 5.Give everything a stir to mix ingredients together then top with shredded cheese.
• 6.Bake in the oven at 400˚ for about 18-22 minutes or until cheese is melted and sauce is bubbly.
• 7.Serve with any taco-style toppings you’d like. See above post for ideas!

Enjoy !