Easy Taco Pasta Salad

Easy Taco Pasta Salad brings taco seasoned ground beef, pasta, tomatoes, black beans, cheddar and scallions mixed with a creamy slightly spicy ranch dressing. Its perfect warm or chilled, for lunch or dinner.

Course pasta salad

Cuisine Tex-Mex

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings

Calories 635kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

12 ounces Radiatore pasta please see notes
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons taco seasoning
¾ cup water
1 cup sharp cheddar cut into small cubes
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
⅓ cup chopped scallions
1 can 15 ounces black beans drained and rinsed
1 small head romaine lettuce chopped about 6 cups
salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

Dressing

1⅓ cup ranch dressing
2 tablespoons adobo sauce please see notes
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup salsa or salsa style tomatoes

Instructions

Cook pasta la dente according to box instructions. Drain well and cool. Stir or flip while cooling so it does not stick.
In large skillet over medium heat brown ground beef. Drain any excess fat. Turn heat to low and add taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 7-10 minutes.
In small bowl whisk together ranch dressing, adobo sauce, sour cream and salsa.
Add the cooled pasta to a large bowl. Add the mixed dressing, cheddar, tomatoes, scallions, black beans, romaine lettuce, and seasoned beef. Stir gently to coat and serve. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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