![Airstream Life](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_36,w_36,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1667214462/v3/users/uploads/88f9f82fb244c3c72ac1b666f7943f3d.jpg)
By Airstream Life
Cheesy Taco Pasta Cookout
11 steps
Prep:10minCook:25min
A tasty summer supper recipe for your camp stove.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 12:08:15 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
51
Low
Glycemic Load
31
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories705.7 kcal (35%)
Total Fat37.2 g (53%)
Carbs54 g (21%)
Sugars9 g (10%)
Protein36.8 g (74%)
Sodium1317.2 mg (66%)
Fiber3 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![1 pound ground beef](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765050/graph/fooddb/483c7c49e27f3c26bb32d3e35e20f17e.jpg)
1 poundground beef
![1/2 teaspoon salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
½ teaspoonsalt
![Pinch of black pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764831/graph/fooddb/39f1b878713bff480cfa4b95237008d2.jpg)
black pepper
![1 ounce packet taco seasoning or about 3 1/2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764758/graph/fooddb/3bfb8c349342085020176955d2d81b80.jpg)
1 ouncetaco seasoning
packet, or about 3 1/2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
![2 cups water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
2 cupswater
![1 cup jarred mild salsa](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1544981066/custom_upload/90f6720438018ff4931a9509950e6fc2.jpg)
1 cupmild salsa
jarred
![8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764483/graph/fooddb/d02afd26796a419c1b5b72f9ee9496c4.jpg)
8 ouncesrotini pasta
uncooked
![1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1565286590/custom_upload/0e781386b5416f29d483b5858dce1794.jpg)
1 ½ cupsshredded Mexican-style cheese
![Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764796/graph/fooddb/e1624f83495c6427937e9c353c333fd6.jpg)
tomatoes
optional, toppings, chopped
![Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312220/custom_upload/0b1e5c972c9e1db106e8bd7a74053fac.jpg)
avocado
optional, toppings
![Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764742/graph/fooddb/f48b4710e87a6b78c1dc39c1a6ab09c9.jpg)
tortilla chips
optional, toppings, crushed
![Optional toppings – chopped tomatoes avocado, crushed tortilla chips, chopped cilantro](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764540/graph/fooddb/d044b42a25f1090b403e6810d274f062.jpg)
cilantro
optional, toppings, chopped
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add ground beef and season with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Cook, stirring occasionally until cooked thoroughly.
Step 4
Drain grease.
Step 5
Stir taco seasoning into ground beef then stir in water, salsa and pasta noodles.
Step 6
Bring mixture to a boil.
Step 7
Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 8
Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender.
Step 9
Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
Step 10
Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 11
Serve with optional toppings if desired.
Notes
6 liked
1 disliked
Easy
Delicious