Photo: Anna Pelzer
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
12 ingredients
15 min + 20 min
10 servings
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"I first made this for my husband to take for a guy's skiing weekend. He didn't want a 'girlie' pasta salad, so this one has taco beef and cheese. Very hearty, and a big hit with all the guys. I have since brought it to a family reunion....now they request it every year!"
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
880
Calories
45g
Protein
48g
Fat
66g
Carbs
Counts 11 of 12 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Cheddar Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 113 |
| Ranch | 1 tbsp (15g) dressing | 73 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Jalapeno Pepper | 1 pepper (14g) | 4 |
| Olive | 1 large (4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Taco | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 (16 ounce) package fusilli pasta
- 2 pounds extra lean ground beef
- 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
- 1 (24 ounce) jar mild salsa
- 1 (8 ounce) bottle ranch dressing
- 1 1/2 red bell peppers, chopped
- 6 green onions, chopped
- 3/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeno peppers
- 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives (optional)
- 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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