Description
One Pot Taco Pasta is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings your favorite taco ingredients together in a creamy, cheesy pasta delight. Perfect for busy weeknights, this meal is easy to prepare and requires minimal cleanup. With its rich flavors and colorful presentation, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Get ready to enjoy a fiesta in a bowl!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini or penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups beef broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground meat until fully cooked. Add diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, and taco seasoning. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Stir in sour cream for added creaminess.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For a vegetarian version, use lentils or mushrooms instead of meat. - To add spice, include diced jalapeños or chili powder during cooking. - Serve with tortilla chips or guacamole for extra crunch.