ONE POT TACO PASTA

500 grams minced steak
35 gram packet taco seasoning
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cups water
400 gram can diced tomatoes
450 mls tomato passata
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato sauce
400 gram can corn kernels
2 cups elbow macaroni
salt and pepper to taste
2 cups shredded colby cheese

brown the mince in a large, wide pot/pan. drain and return to pot.

add the taco seasoning, garlic, water, tomatoes, passata, tomato paste, tomato sauce and corn.
bring to boil.

add uncooked macaroni. reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is cooked, stirring occasionally.

reduce heat to as low as you can,  add salt and pepper to taste then sprinkle the cheese over the top, and cover until cheese is melted.

serve with sour cream and avocado if desired.