Cook Rotini Pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with Olive Oil, Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika, and Garlic Powder. 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. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Make Queso Sauce: In a saucepan, combine Velveeta Cheese, Milk, and Diced Green Chiles. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
Make Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onion, Chopped Cilantro, and Lime Juice. Mix well.
Assemble the salad: Spread Pasta Chips on a large platter. Top with seasoned Ground Beef, Queso Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Sliced Black Olives, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Sliced Jalapeños.
Serve immediately.
Ingredients
4
12 oz340 gRotini Pasta
2 tbsp30 mLOlive Oil
1 tsp5 mLChili Powder
1/2 tsp2.5 mLSmoked Paprika
1/4 tsp1.25 mLGarlic Powder
1 lb450 gGround Beef
1 tbsp15 mLTaco Seasoning
8 oz225 gVelveeta Cheese
1/4 cup60 mLMilk
1 tbsp15 mLDiced Green Chiles
1 cup240 mLDiced Tomatoes
1/4 cup60 mLDiced Onion
1 tbsp15 mLChopped Cilantro
1 tbsp15 mLLime Juice
1/4 cup60 mLSliced Black Olives
1/4 cup60 mLSour Cream
1/4 cup60 mLGuacamole
1/4 cup60 mLSliced Jalapeños
Equipment
Large pot
Baking sheet
Skillet
Saucepan
Large platter
Mixing bowl
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Rotini Pasta according to package directions. Drain and toss with Olive Oil, Chili Powder, Smoked Paprika, and Garlic Powder. 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. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Make Queso Sauce: In a saucepan, combine Velveeta Cheese, Milk, and Diced Green Chiles. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
Make Pico de Gallo: In a bowl, combine Diced Tomatoes, Diced Onion, Chopped Cilantro, and Lime Juice. Mix well.
Assemble the salad: Spread Pasta Chips on a large platter. Top with seasoned Ground Beef, Queso Sauce, Pico de Gallo, Sliced Black Olives, Sour Cream, Guacamole, and Sliced Jalapeños.
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