Description
A hearty, quick, and crowd-pleasing one-pot taco pasta that combines taco flavors with cheesy goodness, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2–3 tbsp homemade spice blend)
- 2 cups pasta (rotini or penne preferred)
- 3 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz), undrained
- 1 cup corn (frozen or canned)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped cilantro or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium. Add the ground beef or turkey and cook, breaking it up until no pink remains. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sprinkle in the taco seasoning and cook for about 1 minute, stirring until the spices coat the meat.
- Add the pasta, broth, diced tomatoes (with juices), and corn. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts into a creamy sauce.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
Great for quick weeknight dinners and can be scaled for meal prep or potlucks. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: taco pasta, one-pot meal, quick dinner, family-friendly, comfort food