Taco Pasta Salad

6 Servings

1 lb beef, Ground
1 lb pasta twists
2 t chili powder
1/4 t salt
1 ea garlic, minced
1/2 t cumin, Ground
1 lg tomato, chopped or blended
in food processor
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 md onion, chopped
8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded, 2 cups
1 c black olives, drained, pitted &
sliced
1 1/2 c taco sauce
4 c lettuce, shredded
1 avocado, peeled & cubed
curhsed corn chips
8 oz sour cream

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse w/cold wter. Drain. Brown beef in skillet. Drain off fat.
Add chili powder, salt, garlic, cumin & large tomato blended in food processor. You can use taco seasoning as a substitute. Simmer about 10 minutes.

Toss pasta gently w/beef, tomato, onion, cheese & olives.
Add 1 1/2 cups taco sauce.
Mix gently. Serve on bed of shredded lettuce. Toss w/avocado, crushed corn chips & sour cream.