Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

This tastes just like a taco in a bowl! Be sure to heat it up so that all the cheese melts. ;)

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1  lb radiatore
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground turkey
• 2⁄3 cup water
• 1  ounce  taco seasoning (I recommend Taco Bell)
• 2  cups  Mexican blend cheese, shredded
• 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, drained
• 1⁄2 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 (15 1/2ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream
•  salsa

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Add turkey; cook until brown, stirring to crumble. Stir in water and taco seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
3. Combine pasta, turkey mixture, cheese, tomatoes, olives and black beans in a large bowl.
4. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, salt, cumin and sour cream. Stir until well blended.
5. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat. Serve with salsa.