Taco Pasta

• 2 pounds Ground Beef
• 2 packages (about 1 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning
• 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Tomato Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
• 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
• 1 whole Small Onion, Chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
• 1 can (14 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes With Jalapenos
• 1 pound Rotini Pasta
• 1/2 heads Iceberg Lettuce, Shredded Or Thinly Sliced
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican Blend Cheese

1. In a large skillet, brown ground beef and drain grease.
2. Add the packs of taco seasoning and tomato sauce, paste and stir.
3. Add green peppers, onion, garlic and tomatoes (drained).
4. Stir and let simmer for 10 minutes or until veggies soften.
5. While simmering, boil water for pasta, and cook per directions on box.
6. Once pasta is drained, return pasta to same pot and add ground beef mixture.
7. Stir to coat pasta.
8. Shred or slice the iceberg lettuce really thin.
9. Serve pasta topped with a sprinkle of cheese and lettuce.

ground beef, tomato sauce, tomato paste, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, tomatoes, rotini pasta, cheese

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/taco-pasta-3/ (may not work)