Description
This delicious Taco Pasta recipe combines the flavors of tacos with the ease of a one-pot pasta dish. It’s a hearty and satisfying meal that the whole family will love, ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups beef broth
- 12 oz short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- fresh cilantro
- sliced jalapeños (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large pot or deep skillet, cook ground beef and onion over medium heat until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic and taco seasoning, cooking for 1 minute.
- Cook Pasta: Add diced tomatoes with green chilies, tomato sauce, beef broth, and pasta. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in corn, black beans, and 1 cup cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Remove from heat and stir in sour cream. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Sprinkle with remaining cheese, garnish with cilantro and jalapeños if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- You can also top with crushed tortilla chips for extra crunch.
- Leftovers reheat well for quick lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
