Description
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is a hearty, flavor-packed fusion of taco night and creamy pasta, perfect for busy weeknights with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 8 oz uncooked pasta (such as shells or rotini)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Sauté diced onion until soft, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, draining excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato paste, coating the beef evenly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes (with juices), uncooked pasta, and beef broth. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is cooked and liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Stir in cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes to thicken before serving.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or shredded chicken for variation.
- Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
- Include bell peppers or corn for more veggies.
- Use pepper jack cheese for a spicier flavor.
- Make it gluten-free with gluten-free pasta and seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
