Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this Taco Pasta recipe, combining the zest of tacos with the hearty goodness of pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, each mouthful bursts with flavor and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 14.5 oz canned diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (for serving)
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in boiling salted water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and bell peppers until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef or turkey to the skillet; cook until browned (6-8 minutes). Stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix in canned diced tomatoes and cooked pasta until well combined.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top and let it melt (about 2 minutes on low heat).
- Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt and garnish with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian version, swap meat for black beans or lentils. Customize by adding corn or other favorite vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.