Taco Pasta Toss
Happiness today came from adding two favorite foods together and having something new for dinner. Tonights Rachael Ray dinner is a cross between tacos and pasta, very kid friendly and super easy to make. I would say its a keeper….download it at rachaelrayshow.com.
All the ingredients are simple and probably already in your kitchen.
First bring salted water to a boil for the whole wheat penne pasta.
While the penne is cooking, brown some ground sirloin in a skillet with some EVOO. I used ground turkey (beach vacation is coming soon). After it is browned, add chopped onion, 4 cloves garlic, chili powder, coriander, cumin, s&p and a jalapeno, which I had to skip because of kids…someday I will get to add it. Cook until the onions are tender then stir in tomato paste until it is aramatic. Then add in some beer ( I think I forgot that part, oops).
Add the sauce to the pasta and toss. To serve sprinkle with monteray jack cheese, lettuce and tomatoes. I would even add salsa and sour cream.
Love love love it!!!! Super easy to cook and clean up. Perfect 10′s all around and small miracle happened today. Most everynight I ask my kids what the best part of the day was for them and usually never get an answer or I have to drag it out, tonight everyone answered without much complaint. Savor the food and the small sweet moments with your kids.
