Description
A fun and easy one-pot meal that combines the best flavors of tacos and pasta, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups small shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef (lean or extra lean)
- 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Place a large frying pan on medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and stir until no longer pink, breaking up clumps.
- Drain the fat from the pan.
- Add the chopped onions and optional garlic, frying for 2-3 minutes until onions are translucent.
- Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, water, and small shell pasta, ensuring pasta is submerged.
- Loosely cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium, cooking for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste the pasta to ensure it’s tender but not mushy.
- Remove from heat, stir in the shredded cheese and optional cilantro.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For variations, consider adding extra toppings like sour cream, diced tomatoes, or jalapeños. Substitute ground beef with ground turkey or beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Taco Pasta, one-pot meal, quick dinner, easy recipe, family friendly