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Two of my favorite foods come together in this oh so easy (and delicious) Taco Pasta Salad!
I love tacos and I love pasta! Â So it’s pretty safe to say that I got really excited when given the opportunity to work with RO*TEL to create a Mexican-inspired recipe. Â Really, how can you go wrong with Mexican ingredients in a pasta dish surrounded by a creamy taco sauce?!
This recipe is so easy to make and it makes enough to feed a good crowd. Â If you’ve got a party or gathering that you need to bring a dish that everyone will love, this is your recipe. Â It makes a monster bowl and feeds 10 to 12 easily.
I love RO*TEL because it’s affordable and I always have it on hand. Â I bought it during my last Walmart trip, along with the other veggies that are in this pasta salad. Â RO*TEL is located on the aisle with pasta and pasta sauces in Walmart.
RO*TEL gives this pasta salad a kick! Â It’s perfectly seasoned with taco seasoning in a creamy sauce with green onions, black beans, mexi corn, cheese, cilantro, a little lime juice and sharp cheddar cheese.
Did you know about this helpful little kitchen hack?  Spraying cooking spray on your cheese grater makes cleanup SO EASY after shredding cheese.  I used to HATE having to hand wash my cheese grater after shredding cheese… not any more!  🙂
Enjoy!
PrintTaco Pasta Salad
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 10-12 servings
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 (10 ounce can) RO*TEL, NOT drained
For the pasta:
- 8 ounces elbow pasta, cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed in cold water
- ½ cup sliced green onions (about 3 green onions, white and green parts)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup seeded and diced Roma tomatoes
- 1 (11 ounce) can Mexi corn, drained
- 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup loosely packed fresh chopped cilantro
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, prepare the sauce by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning and lime juice. Add RO*TEL and stir until well combined.
- In a large bowl, add remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Add sauce and stir well to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Mexican
Inspired by Real Housemoms
Which is better the better way to enjoy, hot or cold?
Hi Joe, it’s personal preference – I enjoy it better warm but it can be eaten cold. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂
Delicious!!!! Thank you!
Thanks Krissy… so glad to hear you enjoyed it! 🙂
Going to try this, looks delish! Love Mexican food,
Thanks so much, Ophelia! 🙂