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Cheesy Taco Pasta Salad with Catalina Dressing

Easy Taco Pasta Salad made with ground beef, cheese, pasta, and Doritos! A flavorful side dish great for family dinner, parties, potlucks, and game day.
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Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups rotini pasta cooked al dente
  • 1 lb. ground beef browned
  • 1 oz. taco seasoning
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 green onions sliced
  • 2 cups shredded cheese cheddar + Monterey Jack blend
  • 1 cup Catalina dressing
  • cups Doritos crushed

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, taco-seasoned ground beef, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and cheese.
  • Pour in the Catalina dressing and give it all a good mix until everything’s coated.
  • You can pop it in the fridge to chill or serve it right away.
  • Fold in the crushed Doritos right before serving so they stay nice and crunchy.
Servings: 8
Calories: 480kcal
Author: carlycampbell