Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a delightful one-pot meal that combines the comforting flavors of cheesy pasta with zesty taco seasoning and seasoned beef. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a quick and satisfying option for family dinners or casual gatherings. The rich, creamy sauce envelops every bite, ensuring everyone at the table will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sour cream (for serving)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Cook the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot and add pasta. Cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add diced onions and bell peppers; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Cook Ground Beef: Add ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- 4. Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5. Create Your Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer and mix in cooked pasta and shredded cheddar cheese until well combined.
- 6. Garnish & Serve: Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream and chopped green onions on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg