Taco Pasta Bake

     
     Looking for an an easy little number that does not take too much time or too many ingredients to whip together?  Try this hearty fave.

     Here you go:

     Ground Beef ~ One pound
     Taco Seasoning ~ One packet, 1 and 1/4 ounces
     Tomato Sauce ~ One 15 ounce can
     Shell Macaroni ~ One 8 ounce box of medium
     Cheese ~ 1 and 1/2 cups, shredded
     Tortilla Chips ~ 1/4 bag, crushed

     While heating the water to cook the pasta in another pot, brown the ground beef in a skillet.  Once done, drain and add taco seasoning and tomato sauce to the beef. Get the pasta going and cook according to instructions.
     When pasta is finished cooking, drain and stir into beef mixture.  Add about 1 cup of the shredded cheese and pout into a 9 by 13 glass baking dish (or big square Corningware, like I did.)
     Top with remaining cheese, then crush about 1/4 bag of tortilla chips in a plastic ziplock and cover entire dish  Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes.
     Of course, I know some of us like to go "lite", so, if you do, use the following alternative ingredients: ground turkey, whole wheat pasta, lowfat cheese, and whole wheat tortilla chips. Whichever you choose, enjoy!

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In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain and add taco seasoning, tomato sauce, and green chilies. Stir in cooked macaroni. Place in a 9×13 pan. Top with cheese. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.