Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a delightful fusion of comforting pasta and zesty taco flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. With tender pasta enveloped in a savory beef sauce and topped with gooey melted cheese, this dish promises to satisfy your cravings while bringing joy to the dinner table. Quick to prepare and full of vibrant colors, it’s a family favorite that turns any meal into a fiesta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (any color)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- Optional: sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and bell peppers in olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add ground beef; cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over the mixture along with diced tomatoes (including juices). Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold cooked pasta into the meat mixture until well combined; top with shredded cheese and cover until melted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Serve immediately, adding sour cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg