5 from 633 votes
Cheesy Taco Pasta
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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
394 kcal
Course:
Main Course
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.
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Nutrition Information
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: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% 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.