1
packet (1 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
2
cups uncooked rigatoni pasta
1
can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles
1
jar (24 oz) thick & chunky salsa
2
cups water
1
cup grated Cheddar cheese
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Step
1
Heat 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add beef; cook until brown, crumbling as it cooks.
Step
2
Add taco seasoning mix, stirring to coat beef. Add pasta, chiles, salsa and water, stirring to combine. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to simmering. Cover; cook about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes, until pasta is tender.
Step
3
Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Cover; let stand about 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Step
4
Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.
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