When Josh and I get the munchies late at night, our go to snacks are popcorn, brie and crackers, or chips and salsa. Anyone else agree? Chips and Salsa – only one of the best things to eat EVER!

Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP?!

Last week when I went to the store they were all out of my favorite brand of tortilla chips!!!!!

I know! How dare they!

I searched the entire store and even considered swiping a bag I saw in another shopper’s cart. But, self-control got the best of me and I went and found a stock boy (do they still call them stock boys?), and asked if there were any more bags hiding in the back.

There weren’t anymore. And that’s when I came to the conclusion that there is a conspiracy in our grocery stores. That’s right – OUR grocery stores!

You see when you send a “stock boy” to go look for a specific item that’s been stolen from the shelves, I’m thinking that they really do have the item in stock. They are just lying to us. LYING! Can you believe it? I don’t really believe their excuse about another shipment coming in the morning.

Lies. All lies.

Anyways, aside from the lies the grocery stores are telling us, I did find out that I can buy these tortilla chips online! Like pretty much everything else in the world. So I guess it’s not a big deal at all and really just a first world problem for me. Looks like I need to get over myself a bit, haha!

Let’s talk about this pasta. It’s out of this world good. It’s got flavor. It’s got texture. It’s cheesy, meaty, filling, and the best part – done in 30 minutes! What could be better than that?

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Tex-Mex Taco Pasta

Yield: 6-8

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

On the table in 30 minutes or less, this cheesy pasta is full of zesty spices and your favorite tex-mex ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (you could also use ground turkey or chicken)
• 1 packet taco seasoning, low sodium
• 1 (15oz) can Rotel, drained of excess liquid
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
• 1/2 lb farfalle (bow tie) pasta
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese
• 2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, bring water a boil and prepare pasta as directed.
2. In a high-rimmed skillet, brown ground beef on medium-high heat and drain off excess grease. Season with taco seasoning (preparing as directed on packet) and simmer for 5 minutes. To the meat mixture, stir in Rotel, black beans, and corn. Turn the heat off and cover with a lid.
3. Drain pasta and return to pot. Add in the meat mixture and stir. Pour in the cream and toss in the cheese and stir with a wooden spoon until the cheese has completely melted.
4. Ladle pasta into bowls and topped with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 445Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 97mgSodium: 518mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 4gSugar: 1gProtein: 31g