Taco Pasta Recipe

This Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe is a 30 minute meal that you can make in one pot! Pasta shells are smothered in cheesy taco sauce with ground beef and tomatoes.

This is one incredibly quick and easy one pot pasta recipe that I love making for my family! I even make it for guests because it’s always such a hit. (And a great way to make use of ground beef.)

It’s like a taco version of hamburger helper, but so much better than what you’d get from a box. And literally just as fast.

I kid you not when I say that this is truly a 30 minute meal, and the fact that you only need ONE POT is just a major bonus.

Brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain. Add butter and garlic, cook for one minute.

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Taco Pasta – (One Pot!)

This Creamy Taco Pasta Recipe is a 30 minute meal that you can make in one pot! Pasta shells are smothered in cheesy taco sauce with ground beef and tomatoes.

Prep: 5min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 503 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 13 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 1352 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
• 4 oz. Velveeta cheese (cut into cubes (equal to 1/3 cup)* can sub with ¾ cup shredded cheese)
• 1 lb. Ground Beef (85% lean)
• 1 Tablespoon Butter
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 oz. packet Taco Seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 Tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 cup Beef broth
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 cup Whole milk (at room temp)
• 1 (10 oz.) can Rotel Tomatoes with green chilies (undrained)
• ½ lb. Medium pasta shells (see notes)

Instruction:

1. Shred the cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese from a block and set aside. It should be near room temperature when added to the pasta sauce.
2. Cook and crumble the ground beef over medium-high heat in a high-walled pot or dutch oven. Drain grease.
3. Melt the butter in the same pot and add and garlic. Cook for 1 minute.
4. Add all remaining ingredients except the cheese and pasta. Stir to combine.
5. Bring to a gentle boil. Add the pasta and submerge it in the liquid. Cover and cook according to package instructions. Slide a silicone spatula along the bottom of the pot halfway through to lift any ingredients that may be settling to the bottom.
6. Remove cover and ensure the pasta is sufficiently cooked. Taste-test a noodle for doneness before proceeding If needed, cover and cook longer, until your desired doneness is obtained.
7. Turn heat to low. Gradually stir in cheese until melted.
8. There will be plenty of sauce but it will thicken upon standing and the pasta will continue to absorb it.
9. Serve once desired consistency is obtained.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Cheesy Taco Pasta is easy to make and tastes like the Hamburger Helper you used to eat as a kid except better. Much better.

Prep: 5min

Total: 25min

Yield: 8

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 16 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound large shells pasta
• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning ((or 1 packet))
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instruction:

1. Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
2. Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
3. Drain the fat.
4. Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
5. Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
6. Stir to combine.
7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta is made with pasta shells, ground beef, cheese, and a handful of spices and seasonings so you get a delicious dinner in minutes!

Prep: 15min

Total: 30min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 432 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 20 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 634 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound large shells pasta
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 yellow onion (diced)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 cup jarred salsa
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
• Salt to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Cheese
• Crushed tortilla chips
• Sour cream
• Chopped parsley

Instruction:

1. Cook the pasta according to the box directions, drain and set aside.
2. In the meantime, place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil. Once it starts sizzling add the ground beef and brown well, breaking it with a spoon until no longer pink.
3. Drain the fat, leaving only 1-2 tablespoons in the pan.
4. Add the onion and garlic, stir and cook for 1 minute.
5. Add the taco seasoning, dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
6. Add the pasta to the pan. Add the salsa and cheese. Stir to combine.
7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream, and more cheese on top.

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