Heat a pan and add a pinch of oil. Mash your ground protein and then add it to the pan. (SIDE NOTE: I like to mix mine so the lines of the ground meat don't cook in the same form/shape.)
Stir in the taco seasoning, garlic, red chili powder, Rotel, and salt.
Mix and add 2 cups of water and the pasta.
Once the mixture comes to a boil, lower the heat to medium low and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, you can make the cheese sauce.
After the water has evaporated, stir in the cheese sauce.
Mix the two together and simmer for about 3 minutes.
Serve!
CHEESE SAUCE METHOD
Heat a saucepan and add butter to it. Once heated, add the flour and whisk until cooked through (about 1-2minutes on low heat).
Whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a boil. Once the mixture boils and thickens, remove it from the heat.
Add in the cup of shredded cheese and continue to whisk until it is all mixed and a thick sauce. Set it aside until ready to mix with the pasta.