TACO PASTA CASSEROLE 
1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 or 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
pinch salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery
2 onions
1 green bell pepper
1/2 lb shell, ziti or elbow macaroni
3 pints water
1 1/2 tsp. taco seasoning
1 can condensed mushroom soup
1/2 lb. sharp cheddar cheese

Season ground beef lightly with salt and pepper. Wash and chop pepper and onion and sauté in a tablespoon of olive oil until translucent; add crumbled ground beef and sauté until browned. Add garlic, celery and taco seasoning; sauté for 2 more minutes.

Cook pasta according to package directions in boiling salted water (but for a few minutes less time until almost tender).

Butter a casserole dish and place a layer of pasta, a layer of meat, cheese, and soup, ending with a layer of cheese.

Bake in a 350°F oven until cheese and soup melt through and mixture is bubbly. Stir once or twice, then serve hot.

Makes 3 or 4 servings.

Variation: Omit taco seasoning and use Italian seasoning instead (oregano, basil, etc) and use 1 can tomato instead of mushroom.

recipe reviews
Taco Pasta Casserole
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 Nancy (New Mexico) says:
Very tasty casserole with the right proportions for two! Used the variation recipe because I realized at the last minute I didn't have mushroom soup or the taco seasoning. Followed the "variation" to the T & it tasted great, was the right consistency & was really easy to make. I've recently made quite a few recipes from Cooks.com (especially those with good ratings) & overall they've been not so good. This one is a keeper!

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