Description
This One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta recipe is a quick and easy meal that combines the flavors of tacos with creamy, cheesy pasta. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta shells or rotini
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and garlic: Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cook until softened.
- Season and simmer: Stir in taco seasoning, Rotel, and beef broth. Add uncooked pasta, bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 12–15 minutes.
- Finish pasta: Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with cilantro or green onions, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a lighter option.
- For extra veggies, stir in a cup of frozen corn or black beans.
- Add a dash of hot sauce for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
