Description
Looking for the best one-pot taco pasta recipe? This one is quick, easy, cheesy, and packed with flavor perfect for simple dinner ideas! Whether you’re after a healthy comfort meal or an easy weeknight fix, this taco pasta delivers big taste fast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta shells
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Sliced jalapeños (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in oil in a large pot until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
- Add uncooked pasta shells and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender, about 12-15 minutes.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Top with jalapeños, cilantro, and fresh chopped tomatoes before serving.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or chicken as a leaner option.
- Add black beans or corn for extra flavor and texture.
- Reheat with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess.
- Top with sour cream or avocado slices for a creamy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg