Description
Delight your family with this One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe, a quick and satisfying meal that brings the zest of taco night right to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, cheesy pasta dish filled with bold flavors from seasoned ground beef, fresh vegetables, and melted cheddar cheese. This one-pan wonder not only makes cleanup easy but also allows for endless customization with ingredients to suit every palate. Whether you’re facing a busy weeknight or entertaining guests, this comforting taco-inspired pasta will surely impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (such as macaroni or small shells)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onion and red bell pepper for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef, taco seasoning, garlic, salt, and cumin; cook until browned.
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta; cover and cook on medium-low for about 10 minutes or until al dente.
- Remove the lid and stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg