30-Minute Taco Rigatoni and Cheese
30-Minute Taco Rigatoni and Cheese is a creamy, dreamy and tasty pasta. This will save your time and money all while feeding a crowd. A special topping of Dorito Nacho Cheese chips is the special ingredient. This dish has all of the flavor and texture you want in a perfect pasta dinner.
Ingredients
- 1.5 Pounds ground beef
- 1 Teaspoon creole seasoning
- 1 + 1 Teaspoon salt
- ½ + ½ Teaspoon black pepper
- 16 Ounces rigatoni
- ½ Cup whole milk
- ⅓ Cup mild or hot salsa
- 6 + 4 Ounces taco cheese
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon chili powder
- 3 Ounces Dorito's Nacho Cheese chips crushed
Instructions
- Heat a pan sprayed skillet on medium heat and add ground beef, creole seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Brown the beef until cooked through, about 15 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the rigatoni according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Put the pasta pot back on the stove on medium heat. Add whole milk, salsa, 6 ounces of taco cheese, butter, cumin, chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Stir for 1 minute.
- Add the cooked ground beef and rigatoni to the pot. Stir until everything is fully combined for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 4 ounces of taco cheese and stir for additional 1-2 minutes. Add the crushed Dorito's Nacho Cheese chips. Stir to mix with the pasta and serve.
