Taco Ranch Casserole

So the summer months are once again upon us.  Let the sweltering heat engulf us I suppose!  This is a great recipe for summer because you can make it without the use of your oven!  Yay!  It is full of wonderful flavors and I'm sure the family will enjoy it!  My two year old, who often attempts to be picky, gobbled it right up!

What I used:
mini penne (you can adjust how much you use based on your family size)
1 lb. ground beef
1 can tomato sauce
1 cup cheese
1 Roma tomato, cut up
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1 envelope Taco Seasoning
1/2 cup sour cream
crushed Doritos

Cook your beef up and add the tomato sauce, taco seasoning packet, sour cream, and ranch dressing.  Heat it through.  While that is cooking get your water boiling for your pasta and cook as directed.

Once your pasta is cooked add it to your beef mixture and add cheese. Top with tomatoes and serve over crushed Doritos.  You can finish it off with lettuce and more cheese and tomatoes if you so desire.  The end result is tons of flavor!

From my kitchen to yours, ENJOY!