Name: Pasta Chips Nacho Salad (Standard)
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 oz Rotini Pasta; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 tsp Italian Seasoning; 1 lb Ground Beef; 1 packet Taco Seasoning; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1/2 cup Diced Tomatoes; 1/4 cup Sliced Black Olives; 1/4 cup Sour Cream; 1/4 cup Guacamole; 1/4 cup Sliced Jalapeños

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A fun and easy twist on nachos, using pasta chips as the base for a flavorful salad with classic nacho toppings.

Total 30 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 11

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Pasta Chips
12 oz 340 g Rotini Pasta
2 tbsp 30 mL Olive Oil
1 tsp 5 mL Italian Seasoning
Ground Beef
1 lb 450 g Ground Beef
1 packet 28 g Taco Seasoning
Toppings
1 cup 240 mL Shredded Cheddar Cheese
cup 120 mL Diced Tomatoes
cup 60 mL Sliced Black Olives
cup 60 mL Sour Cream
cup 60 mL Guacamole
cup 60 mL Sliced Jalapeños

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Instructions

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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Rotini Pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with Olive Oil and Italian Seasoning. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until crispy, creating Pasta Chips.
While Pasta Chips are baking, brown Ground Beef in a skillet over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease. Stir in Taco Seasoning and cup water. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Assemble the salad: Spread Pasta Chips on a large platter. Top with seasoned Ground Beef, Shredded Cheddar Cheese, Diced Tomatoes, Sliced Black Olives, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Sliced Jalapeños.
Serve immediately.