Taco Pasta Salad

Name: Taco Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound Cellentani pasta; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 15 ounces black beans; ½ cup diced red onion; 1 pint grape tomatoes; 8 ounces Colby jack cheese; 2 cups Thousand Island dressing; 2 tablespoons taco sauce; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; cilantro; lettuce; sour cream; Fritos

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12
Calories
330 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American

Taco Pasta Salad

Joshua Guerrero

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This taco pasta salad features a classic taco flavor combined with pasta, taco beef, beans, tomatoes and more. It can be served as a picnic side or a main dish.

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Ingredients

Servings

For the salad:

1 pound Cellentani pasta
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
15 ounces black beans rinsed and drained
½ cup diced red onion
1 pint grape tomatoes halved (about 2 cups)
8 ounces Colby jack cheese cubed

For the sauce:

2 cups Thousand Island dressing
2 tablespoons taco sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning

Optional toppings:

cilantro
lettuce
sour cream
Fritos

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. 1 pound Cellentani pasta
In a medium skillet, brown and crumble the ground beef. Drain off any fat. 1 pound ground beef
Add 2 tablespoons of taco seasoning to the cooked beef. Stir to mix well. Allow the beef to cool. 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
To a large bowl, add the cooled, cooled pasta, cooked beef, beans, onions, tomato and cheese. Mix well. 15 ounces black beans, ½ cup diced red onion, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 8 ounces Colby Jack cheese
In a medium bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the sauce. Pour over the pasta mixture and mix well. 2 cups thousand island dressing, 2 tablespoons taco sauce, 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
Cover and refrigerate until serving. Before serving, top with fresh lettuce, snipped cilantro, Fritos and sour cream if desired.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
The calories shown are based on the recipe serving 12, with 1 serving being 1/12 of the pasta salad. Since different brands of ingredients have different nutritional information, the calories shown are just an estimate. **We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Refer to the article above for more tips and tricks.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 330kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 20g (40%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Potassium 469mg (13%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 868IU (17%) Vitamin C 7mg (8%) Calcium 164mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 330 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	330kcal	17%
Carbohydrates	25g	8%
Protein	20g	40%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.2g	10%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	737mg	31%
Potassium	469mg	10%
Fiber	5g	20%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	868IU	17%
Vitamin C	7mg	8%
Calcium	164mg	16%
Iron	3mg	17%