Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta 

Ingredients:

• 3 pounds ground beef
• 1 box small shells pasta
• 1 pack Velveeta cheese
• Handful of sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 packs taco seasoning
• 1 can original Rotel
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain excess fat and set aside.
   • In a separate pot, boil water for the shells pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions, then drain and set aside.
2. Melt Velveeta Cheese:
   • In the same skillet used for browning the beef, cut up the full block of Velveeta cheese and place it in the skillet.
   • While the cheese is melting, add the milk and continue to mix until combined and smooth.
3. Combine Ingredients:
   • Add the cooked shells pasta to the melted cheese in the skillet, followed by the cooked ground beef. Mix well to combine.
4. Season and Mix:
   • Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the pasta and beef mixture. Stir until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
   • Add the can of original Rotel to the skillet and mix well.
5. Add Cheddar Cheese:
   • Once the pasta, beef, and Rotel are well combined, add a handful of sharp cheddar cheese to the skillet. Mix until the cheese is melted and incorporated into the dish.
6. Serve:
   • Once everything is heated through and the cheese is melted, serve the Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta hot.
   • Optionally, garnish with additional shredded cheddar cheese or chopped cilantro, if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal per serving: Approximately 450 kcal
Servings: Makes 8 servings