Description
One Pot Taco Pasta is a flavorful, cheesy dish that brings together the best of tacos and pasta in just 30 minutes. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or family dinners, combining ground beef, taco seasoning, and creamy cheese in one convenient skillet. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite! Feel free to customize with your choice of vegetables or proteins for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 3 cups uncooked pasta (like macaroni)
- 2 ¼ cups low sodium beef broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté diced onion and chopped bell pepper until soft (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add ground beef, taco seasoning, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin; cook until beef is browned.
- Stir in beef broth, heavy cream, and tomato sauce; bring to a simmer.
- Add uncooked pasta; cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for about 10 minutes until al dente.
- Stir in shredded cheese until melted and creamy; adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg