Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 30 mins | Servings: 6
This scrumptious Cheesy Taco Pasta is a breeze to make using only everyday ingredients. Meaty, cheesy, and incredibly good! A straight winner and has been one of my go-to for busy weeknights. Ready in less than thirty minutes, this pasta sure will be your new favourite!
If you love Mexican dishes, this is for you. Hearty, super satisfying, and a great dinner option that your family will surely enjoy! A budget-friendly dish that you can easily and quickly whip up.
Ingredients
1/2 lb large shells pasta
1 tbsp canola oil
1 lb ground beef
1 yellow onion (diced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes
3/4 c. water
1 c. jarred salsa
1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese (shredded)
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Garnish:
Cheese
Crushed tortilla chips
Sour cream
Chopped parsley
How to make Cheesy Taco Pasta
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. When done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet once the oil begins to sizzle and cook, breaking the meat using a spoon until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease when done.
Step 3: To the skillet with the beef, add the onion and garlic. Stir and continue to cook for a minute more. Then, add the taco seasoning along with the dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 3/4 cup of water. Stir and cook further until the water is gone.
Step 4: Now add the pasta followed by the salsa and cheese. Stir well until mixed.
Step 5: Remove from the heat when done and serve immediately with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream, and extra cheese on top. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 634mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 445IU | Vitamin C: 2.9mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 2.6mg
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb large shells pasta
- 1 tbsp canola oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 c. water
- 1 c. jarred salsa
- 1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese (shredded)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Garnish:
- Cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips
- Sour cream
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
Step 1: Following the package directions, cook the pasta until al dente. When done, drain the pasta and set it aside.
Step 2: Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef to the skillet once the oil begins to sizzle and cook, breaking the meat using a spoon until no longer pink. Drain the excess grease when done.
Step 3: To the skillet with the beef, add the onion and garlic. Stir and continue to cook for a minute more. Then, add the taco seasoning along with the dried oregano, Worcestershire sauce, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Pour in 3/4 cup of water. Stir and cook further until the water is gone.
Step 4: Now add the pasta followed by the salsa and cheese. Stir well until mixed.
Step 5: Remove from the heat when done and serve immediately with crunchy tortilla chips, sour cream, and extra cheese on top. Enjoy!
