Cheesy Taco Pasta
This cheesy one-pot taco pasta is ready in 30 minutes! Made with ground beef, beans, salsa, and pasta—it's a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as medium shells, macaroni, or rotini
- 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (don't drain) or 1 cup salsa picante
- 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 2 ¼ cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded (1 cup)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- ½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional toppings
- sour cream
- salsa
- green onions
- cilantro
- jalapenos
- lime wedges
INSTRUCTIONS
- Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil
- Add beef and onion. Cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess fat.1 pound ground beef
- Stir in taco seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.2 tablespoons taco seasoning, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Add uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes (or salsa), black beans, corn, broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.8 ounces uncooked pasta, 1 15-ounce can canned diced tomatoes (don't drain) or 1 cup salsa picante, 1 15-ounce can canned black beans, drained and rinsed, 1 cup corn, 2 ¼ cups chicken broth, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally so nothing sticks. Add more broth if it looks dry on top.
- Once pasta is tender, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.1 cup cheddar cheese
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm with toppings of choice!½ teaspoon salt or more to taste, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
ADD YOUR OWN PRIVATE NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 25gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 548mgPotassium: 464mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 3mg
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