.5poundPastahalf a pound is half a standard size box (454-500g) of pasta
1OnionFinely Diced
4ClovesGarlicDiced or Minced
1CanCanned Tomatoes and Green Chilies
1CanBlack BeansDrained and Rinsed
1PackageTaco Seasoning
1CupWater
1stalkGreen OnionDiced
Toppings
1CupCheddar CheeseShredded
1JalapenoFresh or Pickled, 4-6 Rings
1StalkGreen OnionDiced
3TablespoonsFresh Cilantroor Parsley
½CupSour Cream
Instructions
Bring a large pot of water to boil, Cook pasta to package directions.
In a large skillet brown the ground beef, making sure to break up the beef as small as possible so that it can fit into the knooks and crannies of the pasta 😍
Add Chopped Onion and Garlic to the browned ground beef. Cook for 5 minutes
Add in the Tomatoes, Beans, Water and Taco Seasoning. Simmer on Low until pasta is cooked.
Once the pasta is el dente. Add it to the meat sauce. Stir to combine. If its dry add a ladle full of pasta water.
add in 1 stalk of diced green onion, stir.
Top with cheese and jalapenos. Put under the broiler until cheese is bubbling and delish. If you don't want to turn on your oven just cover the pan with a lid until the cheese is melted.
Top with avocado, cilantro and remaining green onion before serving.