Cheesy Taco Pasta (Easy One Pot Meal)
This quick and easy one pot taco pasta recipe combines seasoned ground beef, tender pasta, salsa and plenty of cheese for a 30-minute meal that is sure to become a family favorite. Perfect for busy weeknights!
Servings: 8
Cost: $15
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 pound ground beef (extra lean)
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 packet
- 8 oz medium shell pasta about 2 cups
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup salsa thick and chunky, undrained
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Colby Jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet or small Dutch oven, cook onion until soft
- Add ground beef and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink, and stir in taco seasoning
- Add penne pasta, beef broth and salsa, and cook until pasta is al dente, (about 10 minutes) stirring occasionally
- Reduce heat to medium, stir in sour cream and cheeses, 1 cup at a time, and mix well
- Serve immediately
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Notes
If not using extra lean meat, drain fat after meat is cooked, and then add taco seasoning.
I use homemade taco seasoning, but you can sub 1 packet taco seasoning.
You may need to add a little more liquid as needed if pasta seems too dry.
I recommend shredding your own cheese for best results.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 543IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 2mg
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