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Taco Pasta Salad Dinner Bowl

40-Minute Taco Pasta Salad Dinner Bowl That Kids Devour

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A delicious and easy-to-make taco pasta salad bowl perfect for dinner.

  • Total Time: 37 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups spiral pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
  • 3 cups shredded lettuce
  • 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (7 ounce) bag corn chips
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup French salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream

Instructions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in spiral pasta and return to a boil. Cook for about 12 minutes until tender; drain.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  3. Stir taco seasoning into the beef and let it cool.
  4. Combine the beef mixture with pasta. Add lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, corn chips, onion, and French dressing. Toss well.
  5. Top with sour cream before serving.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg