One-Pot Taco Pasta

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INGREDIENTS

• 13 ounces vegan beef, I used Gardein
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 8 ounces pasta of choice
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup Fritos, optional 
• 1 jalapeno, deseeded and chopped 
• Cilantro, chopped 

METHOD

1. Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Add vegan beef and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
3. Stir taco seasoning into ground vegan beef then stir in water, salsa, and pasta noodles.
4. Bring mixture to a boil.
5. Stir, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer.
6. Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender. (Less time if using gluten-free pasta)
7. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve with optional toppings

One-Pot Taco Pasta

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Ingredients

  

• 13 oz vegan beef,
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 8 oz pasta of choice
• 1 packet of taco seasoning
• 2 cups vegan cheddar cheese
• 3 cups water
• Salt and pepper

Toppings:

• 1/2 cup Fritos
• 1  Jalapeno deseeded and chopped 
• Cilantro chopped 

Instructions

 

• Preheat a large deep skillet over medium heat.
• Add vegan beef and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
• Stir taco seasoning into ground vegan beef then stir in water, salsa, and pasta noodles.
• Bring mixture to a boil.
• Stir, cover and reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cook for about 15 minutes until pasta is tender. (Less time if using gluten-free pastas)
• Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
• Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve with optional toppings