Taco Pasta (Print Version)

Ingredients:

01 - 3/4 bag of ziti noodles.
02 - 1 lb ground beef.
03 - 1 package taco seasoning.
04 - 1 cup of water.
05 - 1/2 package of cream cheese.
06 - 1 1/2 cup grated cheese.

Instructions:

01 - Boil the ziti noodles in a large pot of water until cooked. Drain and set aside.
02 - In a skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat and drain the excess fat.
03 - Mix the taco seasoning and water with the cooked ground beef, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
04 - Add the cream cheese to the beef mixture and stir until it melts and is fully incorporated. Remove from heat.
05 - In a baking dish, combine the cooked pasta with 1 cup of grated cheese. Mix well.
06 - Top the pasta and cheese mixture with the beef mixture, tossing gently to combine.
07 - Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top.
08 - Bake at 350°F (175°C) uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
09 - Serve and enjoy!.