Description
Cheesy Taco Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that combines the bold flavors of tacos with the creamy richness of cheesy pasta. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan dish features juicy ground beef, melty cheddar cheese, and zesty salsa, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknights or casual family dinners. With its customizable toppings and easy preparation, this recipe guarantees satisfaction for everyone at the table. Whether you’re looking to spice up your dinner routine or impress guests at a gathering, Cheesy Taco Pasta is sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ pound large pasta shells
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¾ cup water
- 1 cup jarred salsa
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Extra shredded cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add canola oil and brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat but leave about 1–2 tablespoons in the skillet. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté for 1 minute.
- Stir in taco seasoning, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in water and simmer until mostly absorbed.
- Mix in cooked pasta, salsa, and shredded cheese until fully combined and cheese melts completely.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like extra cheese, crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, and chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg