Tex-Mex Rotelle

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package safeway rotelle pasta
• 1 lb lean ground beef (or turkey if you prefer)
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce)  taco seasoning mix
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (I left out the salf because the taco seasoning is salty)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
• 1 (10 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can mild diced green chilies (I only used 1/2 the can but if you like hotter and spicier, then go for the whole can)
• 3/4 cup diced green pepper
• 3/4 cup sliced black olives
• sour cream (to garnish)
• sliced green onion (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Cook Rotelle according to pkg. directions.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute' meat until no longer pink, breaking it into small pieces.

4. 4

   Stir in taco seasoning,tomatoes with juice, water and salt (if you used it).

5. 5

   Bring to a boil and simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Add the drained corn, green chilies, green pepper and olives. Mix well.

7. 7

   Drain pasta and place in a large bowl. Add meat mixture and toss to coat.

8. 8

   Place in 9x13 pan and top with mexican cheese blend.

9. 9

   Bake for 30 minutes at 350.

10. 10

    Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

11. 11

    Serve each serving with a dollop of sour cream and sliced green onion.