Cheesy Taco Pasta
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5
633 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
394 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Cheesy Taco Pasta
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Cheesy Taco Pasta combines cooked large shell pasta with seasoned ground beef, salsa, and melted cheddar cheese to create a comforting dish with a Tex-Mex flair. The taco seasoning infuses the beef with savory spices, while the salsa offers tang and moisture. The melted cheddar cheese binds the pasta and meat together, producing a creamy, flavorful meal that is quick to prepare and serves well as a dinner or casual lunch.
Description
This recipe starts by cooking the pasta shells until tender, which are then drained and set aside. Ground beef is browned in a pan and drained of excess fat. Taco seasoning and water are added to the beef to create a flavorful base as the liquid cooks down. The cooked pasta is returned to the pot, where salsa and shredded cheddar cheese are stirred in to meld all components.
The combination yields a creamy cheesy sauce coating the pasta with well-seasoned beef providing bold flavors. The dish is served immediately, optionally topped with crunchy tortilla chips to add texture contrast.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound large shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning , (or 1 packet)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1 cup salsa jarred
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
- Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
- Drain the fat.
- Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
- Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
- Stir to combine.
- Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
70mg
(23%)
Sodium
528mg
(22%)
Potassium
434mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
475IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 70mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 528mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 475IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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