Description
Cheesy taco pasta is the ultimate comfort food that deliciously merges the flavors of tacos with creamy pasta. This dish features tender pasta enveloped in a rich, cheesy sauce made from seasoned ground beef and zesty taco seasoning. Perfect for family dinners or quick weeknight meals, you can whip it up in under 30 minutes. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins for an even more satisfying meal. Serve it warm, topped with sour cream or avocado for added freshness, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
Ingredients
- Short pasta (like rotini or penne)
- Lean ground beef
- Taco seasoning
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Cream cheese
- Diced tomatoes
- Sour cream
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Prepare the Meat: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until cooked through. Drain excess fat.
- 3. Season the Meat: Stir in taco seasoning and water as per packet instructions; simmer for about five minutes.
- 4. Mix in Sauce Ingredients: Add cream cheese and diced tomatoes to the skillet; stir until melted and smooth.
- 5. Combine Pasta and Sauce: Fold cooked pasta into the skillet until evenly coated.
- 6. Add Cheese and Serve: Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top; allow to melt before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg