Taco Pasta Casserole :)

A super tasty dish!!!  1lb ground beef 1pkg taco seasoning 1 tbs butter 1 large onion:chopped 1 large green pepper: chopped 1 large (16oz) box shell pasta or elbow macaroni 2 cans stewed tomatoes or regular whole tomatoes 2 cups cheddar cheese:grated salsa and small can sliced olives. In large skillet over med heat, brown ground beef and drain. Add taco seasoning and stir to blend. In same skillet, saute' onions and green pepper in 1 tbs butter until tender.Add tomatoes and optional ingredients. Meanwhile, cook pasta as directed and drain. Mix well- add cheese on top until melted. Optional method: Layer taco meat mixture and pasta and salsa and cheddar cheese in 9 by 13 baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for aprox. 20-30 min until heated through and cheese is melted.( Source: Recipe4Living)