Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta
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5.0
69 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
610 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Easy Cheesy Taco Pasta
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This easy taco pasta recipe is a super flavorful 30-minute dish with tender ground beef, cheddar, Rotel tomatoes, and your favorite taco seasonings! It's so quick and designed for busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 1 pound extra lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 (10 fluid ounce) can Ro-tel diced tomatoes & green chilies with juices
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese I used sharp cheddar
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: chopped scallions and cilantro
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Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water for your pasta. Cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Meanwhile, prep your other ingredients and start browning the beef with the spices over medium-high heat in a skillet (approx. 8-10 minutes). Add the red pepper once the meat is broken up a bit and starts to brown.
- If you didn't use very lean ground beef, drain most of the excess fat. Add the Rotel tomatoes, cheese, and the cream. Cook for a few more minutes.
- Drain the pasta and toss with the sauce. Season with salt & pepper and garnish as desired.
Notes
- You can use pre-made taco seasoning instead of the individual spices I suggest if you wish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
610kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
41g
(82%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
307mg
(13%)
Potassium
802mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2115IU
(42%)
Vitamin C
26mg
(29%)
Calcium
281mg
(28%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 610 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 610kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 41g | 82% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 307mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 802mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2115IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 26mg | 29% |
| Calcium | 281mg | 28% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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