🌮 Taco Pasta – Easy One-Pot Weeknight Dinner
Taco Pasta is a hearty, cheesy one-pot dish that combines the bold flavors of tacos with comforting pasta. It’s the perfect weeknight meal—quick, flavorful, and loved by both kids and adults. Loaded with seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, and melted cheese, it’s taco night in pasta form!
Equipment
- Large skillet or Dutch oven
- wooden spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning or 1 store-bought packet
- 10 oz rotini or elbow pasta
- 1 10 oz can Rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped cilantro sliced green onions, or jalapeños for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef and diced onion over medium heat until browned. Drain excess grease.
- Add garlic and taco seasoning. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add pasta, Rotel, beef broth, and tomato sauce. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Remove from heat. Stir in sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish as desired and serve warm.
Notes
This dish is a crowd-pleaser for busy nights—customize it with your favorite taco toppings!