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Cheesy Taco Pasta (Easy One Pot Meal)

This quick and easy one pot taco pasta recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. With ground beef, tender pasta and plenty of cheese, this 30-minute meal is sure to become a family favorite.
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 375kcal
Author Dee
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
  • 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.

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