Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta is a mouth-watering dish that brings together the comforting flavors of tacos and pasta in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or Taco Tuesday, this one-pan wonder is sure to delight the entire family. The creamy, melty cheese combined with zesty taco seasoning creates an irresistible meal that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins to suit your taste, and enjoy delicious leftovers the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound large pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ¾ cup jarred salsa
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Brown ground beef until fully cooked.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and water; simmer until liquid is mostly absorbed.
- Mix in cooked pasta, salsa, and shredded cheese until combined and melted.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like sour cream, crushed tortilla chips, and herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg