Slow Cooker Taco Pasta

Ingredients

Taco Pasta

1

lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef 

1/2

cup water 

2

tablespoons Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix (from 1 oz package)

1

can (14.5 oz) Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained 

1/4

cup finely chopped white onion

1

garlic clove, finely chopped

4

oz cream cheese, soften, cut into 1-inch pieces (from 8-oz package)

8

oz medium shell pasta (from 16 oz box)

2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (8 oz)

Chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

• 1In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
• 2In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, stir beef, water, taco seasoning, tomatoes, onion and garlic until well blended.
• 3Cover; cook on Low heat setting 3 to 4 hours.
• 4Cook pasta as directed on box;drain. Uncover slow cooker; stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in pasta and shredded Cheddar cheese until well blended.
• 5Cook uncovered on High heat 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Serve with chopped cilantro.