Taco Pasta Casserole (5 Ingredients) (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 pounds ground meat.
02 - 16 oz pasta shells.
03 - 1 jar salsa.
04 - 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
05 - 2 packs taco spice.
06 - 1 1/2 cups water.
07 - 1/2 cup cream cheese (if you want).

# Instructions:

01 - Heat oven to 400°.
02 - Cook pasta, drain.
03 - Brown meat in big pot, drain fat.
04 - Mix meat and pasta.
05 - Put in casserole dish if needed.
06 - Add spice, water, salsa. Mix well.
07 - Top with cheese. Add cream cheese if using.
08 - Bake 18-22 minutes till bubbly.
09 - Cool 5 minutes. Add toppings!.

# Notes:

01 - Use milk for creamier sauce.
02 - Less pasta makes it saucier.
03 - One pot works if using Dutch oven.