Sunday, January 8, 2012

Ziti Tacos

I needed something quick, easy and delicious tonight, and this was all three!  I modified this recipe to fit my family's preferences and the ingredients we had on hand. We all loved it, even the kids!  
My husband came up with the name. lol



 Ziti Tacos

1 pound lean ground beef
12 ounces ziti
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
3 TBL taco seasoning mix (found here)
2 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
2 ounces shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional garnish)
1 diced avocado (optional garnish)
1/2 cup sour cream (optional garnish)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente. About 9 minutes. Drain pasta.  In a large skillet, cook and stir ground beef and chopped onion over medium heat until brown. Mix in tomato soup, diced tomatoes, diced chilies and taco seasoning mix. Stir in pasta.  Spoon mixture into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Add grated cheese and olives on top.  Bake for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.  Garnish with chips, chopped green onions, avocado and sour cream, if desired.



And one more photo because a shot of the cheese giving the noodles a hug is a must, right? lol


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