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.
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Bake at 350°F (175°C) uncovered for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
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Serve and enjoy!.