Description
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. With flavorful taco seasoning, gooey melted cheese, and tender pasta, it’s a comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
Additional Ingredients:
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth
1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
8 ounces uncooked pasta shells
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pot, sauté onion until soft, add garlic.
- Cook Beef: Brown ground beef with onions, add taco seasoning.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Pour in broth, tomatoes, pasta; simmer until pasta is cooked.
- Melt Cheeses: Stir in cheddar and Monterey Jack until creamy.
- Finish and Serve: Season, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Enhance with red pepper flakes or jalapeños.
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
