Taco Pasta Salad

I started tossing ingredients together, this is the finished recipe. We loved it!! Perfect for large gatherings and potlucks!

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1 (1 1/4ounce)  spicy  taco seasoning
• 1  bunch green onion, sliced
• 1 1⁄2 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  cup cherry tomatoes
• 16  ounces  radiatori pasta
• 1  jalapeno, seeded, deveined and chopped fine
• 1  red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2  cups  Catalina dressing
• 3  cups  spicy  nacho chips, crushed (approx)

Directions

1. Cook ground beef and seasoning package according to seasoning instructions.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.
3. Add all ingredients and toss.
4. Chill (or room temp is the best).
5. Add crushed nacho chips just before serving.