Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is an irresistible dish that perfectly marries the comforting essence of pasta with the bold, zesty flavors of tacos. This one-pot wonder comes together in under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Imagine tender pasta coated in a savory beef sauce, enriched with taco seasoning and crowned with gooey melted cheddar cheese. It’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone wanting seconds! Serve it with your favorite toppings like sour cream and jalapeños for an extra kick.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 8 ounces short pasta (penne or rotini)
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, jalapeños
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce; let simmer for about five minutes.
- Add uncooked pasta and water as per package instructions; bring to a boil.
- Once the pasta is al dente and most liquid is absorbed, stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve immediately with optional toppings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg