Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta is a delicious and easy one-pot pasta dish loaded with seasoned ground beef, cheeses, and Mexican-inspired flavors. This recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
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- 12 ounces pasta (such as shells or rotini)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (1-ounce) packet taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta: In salted water, cook the pasta until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the beef: In a skillet, brown the ground beef. Add onion, garlic, taco seasoning, and water. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, cooked pasta, cheeses, and sour cream. Stir until cheese melts.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with cilantro or green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- For added crunch, top with crushed tortilla chips before serving.
- You can swap ground beef for ground turkey or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
