slow cooker taco pasta

Name: Slow cooker Taco Pasta
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 32 ounce(s) beef flavored broth; 1 cup(s) water; 2 package(s) taco seasoning mix 1 ounce size; 1 1/2 can(s) (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 package(s) (8 oz) chile and roasted garlic mexican cooking sauce; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped white onion; 2 clove(s) garlic chopped; 4 ounce(s) cream cheese, soften, cut into 1-inch pieces; 5 ounce(s) cooked medium pasta shells; 2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz); - this can be topped with sour cream & more cheese if you please :)

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Dee Tourville

FC, FL

Updated on Oct 8, 2013

Found this recipe sometime ago online. Printed it out...sorry I don't know the web site. I know I must have tweaked it a bit...I always do :)

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 4 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
32 ounces beef flavored broth
1 cup water
2 packages taco seasoning mix 1 ounce size
1 1/2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 package (8 oz) chile and roasted garlic mexican cooking sauce
1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic chopped
4 ounces cream cheese, soften, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 ounces cooked medium pasta shells
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (8 oz)
- this can be topped with sour cream & more cheese if you please :)

How To Make slow cooker taco pasta

Step 1

In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.

Step 2

In 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place cooked beef and remaining Taco Pasta ingredients except pasta shells and Cheddar cheese; stir until well combined
Step 3

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4 to 5 hours
Step 4

About 15 minutes before serving, cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Uncover slow cooker; stir in pasta and shredded Cheddar cheese until well combined.
Step 5

Cook uncovered on High heat setting 10 to 15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted
Step 6

Serve topped with sour cream, salsa and/or shredded cheese
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