Description
Whip up a crowd-pleasing meal in just 30 minutes with this One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe. This delightful dish combines the comforting flavors of tacos and creamy cheese in a simple one-pot format, making it perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners. Bursting with robust taco seasonings and customizable ingredients, this recipe is designed to satisfy both kids and adults alike. Enjoy minimal prep and cleanup while indulging in a hearty, flavorful meal that your whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (e.g., macaroni or shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion and bell pepper for about 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, taco seasoning, garlic, salt, and cumin; cook until browned.
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta, cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for approximately 10 minutes until al dente.
- Remove lid and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; serve warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg