Taco Pasta Bowl

Submitted by gailanng

"Save some money; eat home tonight. This one's easy...from Kraft."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb ground beef round
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chili beans with liquid
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt added diced tomatoes in tomato puree
• 2 ounces canned diced green chiles (optional)
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 2 teaspoons chili powder (try chipotle or ancho)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3 cups cooked pasta shells, cavatappi or 3 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 cup shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 1⁄2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

directions

1. Cook ground round in a large skillet over medium-high heat, stirring to crumble. Drain.
2. Stir in chili beans with juices, tomatoes with juices, green chilies if using, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and garlic powder. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes.
3. Add pasta to mixture and heat 3 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted and well blended. Spoon into bowls and serve.