Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large pan, cook the ground beef over medium heat until fully browned; drain excess fat.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked ground beef, tomatoes, bell pepper, corn, and cheese.
- In a separate bowl, mix ranch dressing with taco seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option. Feel free to add black olives, jalapeños, or avocado for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg