Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a delightful fusion of comforting pasta, spicy beef, and vibrant vegetables. This quick and easy dish brings the flavors of tacos to your dinner table, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With creamy cheese and a medley of spices, every bite feels like a fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 packet taco seasoning (about 1 oz)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers (chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Prepare the Pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot; cook rotini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Cook Ground Beef: Push veggies aside, add ground beef, and brown while breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add Flavor: Stir in minced garlic and taco seasoning; cook for an additional minute. Then mix in diced tomatoes and chicken broth.
- Create Sauce: Lower heat, then blend in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Combine: Fold cooked pasta into the skillet with shredded cheeses; stir until well mixed and heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 290g)
- Calories: 545
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg