Mr. Food Taco Pasta Salad

• 8 ounces spiral shaped pasta (twists)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/2 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup black olives, drained, pitted and sliced (optional)
• 3/4 cup taco sauce or 3/4 cup salsa
• 4 cups shredded lettuce
• 1 avocado, peeled and cubed
• crushed corn chips, for topping

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and dain well. Place in large bowl.
2. Brown the beef in a large skillet, stirring to break up clumps, until no pink remains. Drain off the fat and add the taco seasoning mix and water. Stir; bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, approximately 10 minutes. Drain.
3. Toss pasta gently with beef mixture, tomato, onion, cheese and olives. Add taco sauce or salsa; mix gently.
4. Serve on a bed of shredded lettuce topped with avocado and crushed corn chips. Serve warm or chilled.

pasta, ground beef, taco, water, tomatoes, onion, cheddar cheese, black olives, taco sauce, shredded lettuce, avocado, corn chips

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mr-food-taco-pasta-salad-135334 (may not work)