Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a mouthwatering one-pot dish that combines savory ground beef, zesty taco seasoning, and gooey cheese for an unforgettable family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne or rotini pasta
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 cup mixed bell peppers, diced
- 1 cup tomato sauce
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, following package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onions and bell peppers until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned (7-10 minutes), breaking it up as it cooks.
- Stir in taco seasoning and tomato sauce; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Drain cooked pasta and combine with the meat mixture. Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro or sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg