Description
This One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe is a delicious blend of cheesy goodness and bold taco flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish features ground beef, tender pasta, and creamy cheese that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With easy cleanup as a one-pot meal, you can spend more time enjoying your meal and less time washing dishes. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a family-friendly dinner that satisfies all cravings.
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 (e.g., shells or macaroni)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and bell pepper; cook until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Stir in ground beef and taco seasoning; cook until browned.
- Add garlic, then stir in broth, cream, and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Mix in pasta; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 245g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 75mg