Description
A delicious blend of taco flavors and creamy pasta that comes together in just 30 minutes — perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (penne, rotini, or shells)
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade mix)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 1 cup beef broth or water
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium. Add the ground beef and cook until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes with juices, and beef broth or water. Bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and corn (if using). Toss gently to soak up the sauce.
- Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with chopped green onions on top.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep and freezer-friendly for up to 2 months. Customize with various toppings for a festive spread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco pasta, weeknight dinner, cheese pasta, easy recipe, meal prep