Description
One Pot Creamy Taco Pasta is the ultimate weeknight comfort food that brings the flavors of a taco fiesta to your dinner table. This creamy, cheesy pasta dish combines zesty taco seasoning with hearty ingredients for a satisfying meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Best of all, it’s made in one pot, saving you time on cleanup while delivering restaurant-quality taste that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 packet (1 oz) taco seasoning
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté onions and bell peppers until softened (about 4-5 minutes).
- Add ground beef or turkey, cooking until browned. Break it apart with a spatula.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add uncooked penne pasta to the pot, stirring well to coat. Cover and cook according to package instructions until pasta is al dente.
- Once cooked, mix in cream cheese until melted and creamy. Top with shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg