Karen's Taco Pasta Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Karen's Taco Pasta Recipe). I made this with taco leftovers and my family loved it. I think it works best with fettuccine, but you can use your favorite pasta.

Brief

Servings: 7

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Karen's Taco Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces dry fettuccine pasta

1 pound lean ground beef

1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese

3 tomatoes

diced

salt to taste

ground black pepper to taste

1 pinch garlic powder

¾ (6 ounce) can black olives

drained and chopped

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile in a large skillet cook ground beef. Drain excess grease. Add taco seasoning packet as directed on package.

Step 3

Transfer pasta to a large bowl. Toss with cooked meat mixture prepared cheese and tomatoes. If desired add sliced olives. Season to taste with salt pepper and garlic powder. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Karen's Taco Pasta Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:7

Calories: 552.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 25.8g 52%

Carbohydrates: 58.4g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 3.7g 15%

Sugars: 3.1g

Fat: 24g 37%

Saturated Fat: 9.9g 50%

Cholesterol: 66.9mg 22%

Vitamin A Iu: 593.3IU 12%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.8mg 83%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 9.8mg 16%

Folate: 141mcg 35%

Calcium: 181mg 18%

Iron: 4.3mg 24%

Magnesium: 55.6mg 20%

Potassium: 439.9mg 12%

Sodium: 939.2mg 38%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 216.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.