Sombrero Pasta Salad

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

Great for potlucks. My family loves this.

• Total Time: 1 hrs
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

• 1 (16 ounce) package spiral shaped pasta
• 1 lb ground beef
• ¾ cup water
• 1 (1 ¼ ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 large green pepper , chopped
• 1 medium onion , chopped
• 1 medium tomato , chopped
• 2 (2 ¼ ounce) cans sliced ripe olives , drained
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Catalina dressing

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until meat is browned; drain.
3. Add water and taco seasoning; simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes.
4. Rinse pasta in cold water and drain; place in a large bowl.
5. Add beef mixture, cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato and olives; mix well.
6. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Reviews

[Sunflower]

I love pasta salad. This is a delicious one. I liked the taco seasoned meat and the catalina dressing flavors. The veggies gave a little crunch. Thanks for an quick, easy, and tasty meal. Husband and I took leftovers for our lunch the next day. Tasted even, better. Thanks Nurse Di.

[Kim D.]

This tasty pasta salad was different than any other I've tried. The idea of combining taco seasoning and Catalina dressing was a little strange, but it was actually very good! The only adjustment I made to the recipe was to use only one can of black olives. This recipe is a keeper!

[FruitLoop]

Pasta Salad is always a favorite meal in this house. This one sure was delicious. Spicy meat, pasta and veggies all mixed up and the best part was the dressing. YUMMY!! The only alteration I made was to use just 1/2 cup of water for the meat. Thanks Nurse Di.