Description
This Taco Pasta recipe combines the flavors of tacos with pasta in a hearty and satisfying dish. It’s a one-pot meal that’s easy to make and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces pasta (such as rotini or shells)
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (undrained)
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Garnish:
- Chopped cilantro and sliced green onions
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Beef and Onion: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and onion, cook until beef is browned and onion is softened.
- Add Seasonings: Add garlic, taco seasoning, water, diced tomatoes, and corn. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Reduce heat, stir in cooked pasta, cheddar cheese, and sour cream. Mix until heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with cilantro and green onions before serving.
Notes
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian version.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
