Ingredients:

• 8 oz. dried spaghetti
• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 packet of  taco seasoning mix (or your own spices)
• 15 oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
• 4 oz. can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
• 2 cups Colby Jack or Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup salsa
• 4 oz. can diced green chili peppers, drained, if desired
• tortilla chips or taco shells (warmed)
• sour cream, taco sauce, green onions, optional

Directions:

1. Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a large casserole pan with non-stick spray.
2. Cook pasta according to package directions.   When al dente remove from heat and drain pasta.
3. While pasta is cooking in a large skillet, cook beef and onion until meat is browned.  Drain fat from pan.
4. Stir in water and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for several minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the sauce starts to slightly thicken stir in cooked pasta, corn, olives, salsa, chiles and half of the cheese.
6. Spread the meat and pasta mixture in your prepared pan. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
7. Remove dish from oven and uncover.  Sprinkle remaining cup of cheese over the pasta and return to oven to allow cheese to melt. Once cheese has melted remove from oven and allow to sit 2-3 minutes prior to serving.
8. Serve pasta on a bed of tortilla chips with salsa, taco sauce and sour cream for garnishes if desired.