Taco Pasta Bake

Tried out a new recipe the other day, which worked out, and figured I'd share it...

TACO PASTA BAKE
makes about 10 servings

4 cup dry pasta of choice
2 lb ground beef or chicken breast (can substitute beans to make this recipe vegetarian)
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
2 cup liquid (I recommend mostly salsa and a bit of water)
2 cup shredded cheese

1. Boil pasta, drain.
2. cook meat
3. mix easoning and water, pour over meat and simmer 5 minutes.
4. put pasta in dish, mix in 1/2 of shredded cheese.
5. top pasta with meat mixture, gently mix.
6. top with remaining cheese.
7. bake @ 350 F uncovered 30 minutes.

Taco Seasoning

make about 4 Tbsp

2 Tbsp chilli powder

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp red chilli pepper flakes or pinch cayenne

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp paprika

1 Tbsp cumin

2 tsp salt

2 tsp pepper