Description
Taco pasta is a delicious fusion of comforting pasta and zesty taco flavors, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This one-pot dish features al dente noodles enveloped in a creamy, spicy sauce, creating an irresistible meal that brings smiles with every bite. Quick to prepare and easily customizable, taco pasta promises to become a favorite on your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and bell peppers in olive oil until softened.
- Move veggies aside and add ground beef; cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in taco seasoning and heavy cream; let simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with the beef mixture and stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
- Garnish with cilantro and cherry tomatoes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American/Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg