Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta is an easy one-pot weeknight dinner that combines the bold flavors of taco-seasoned beef with creamy, cheesy pasta for a comforting and quick family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups uncooked pasta shells
- 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, diced tomatoes, jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes (with juice).
- Add uncooked pasta and chicken broth directly to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 12-15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Once pasta is cooked, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add sour cream and mix until creamy and well combined.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings such as cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeños, or tortilla chips.
Notes
To avoid mushy pasta, keep an eye on it while simmering and stir occasionally. For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken and use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg