Namaste Foods Taco Pasta Dinner Gluten Free — 8.75 oz

You will need:

• 3/4 lb. ground beef, turkey or Italian sausage
• 3/4 cup chopped green pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• One 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
• One 8 oz. can tomato sauce

Cooking Directions for Taco Pasta Dinner:

1. Add pasta to boiling, salted water. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until slightly el dente (do not overcook). drain and rinse with cool water.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat cook meat, onions, peppers and a pinch or two of seasoning packet until meat is cooked through. (If you are using very lean meat, you may need to add a tablespoon or two of oil to the pan.)
3. Add tomatoes and juice, tomato sauce and 1/2 can (about 1/4 cup) of water to skillet. Add remainder of seasoning packet to taste. cook for 1-2 minutes until sauce is warmed through. Fold in pasta and cook 2-3 minutes more. Makes 4 generous servings.

You can add any number of things in Step 2 to make a new creation every time. Try adding black beans, corn,  cilantro, black olives, red peppers, salsa, and top with a dollop of sour cream!

Quick & Easy Side Dish:

Boil pasta as directed in Step 1. Drain and rinse with cool water. Set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil (more or less to taste) in pan. Add contents of seasoning packet (to taste) and drained pasta. Toss and voila!