Description
Discover the delicious and easy-to-make Taco Pasta (One Pot!) that combines spicy taco flavors with hearty pasta in a simple, single pot. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cheesy taco pasta is a quick and family-friendly dinner option that packs bold flavors with minimal clean-up.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) shell pasta or your favorite pasta shape
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef or turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning mix
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 1 cup beef or chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, sliced jalapeños, chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prepare by dicing the onion, mincing garlic, and measuring seasonings and broth.
- In a large skillet or pot, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the meat, cook until fragrant and translucent.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, and broth. Bring to a boil.
- Add pasta to the boiling mixture, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Once cooked, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, jalapeños, or cilantro for added flavor.
Notes
- Use a sufficiently large pot to prevent overflows while cooking pasta.
- Stir frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- Adjust seasoning to taste; add more taco seasoning for spicier flavor.
- For creamier texture, stir in a splash of cream or milk before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480 kcal Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg