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One Pot Taco Pasta
4.8 from 15 votes

One Pot Taco Pasta

The easiest taco you will ever make. It’s so easy, even the pasta gets cooked right in the pot!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 1 cup corn kernels drained, canned
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed, canned
  • 1 green chiles 4.5-ounce can; brand Old El Paso™; chopped; drained
  • 1 diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 cup taco sauce brand Old El Paso™; mild
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • ¾ cup cheddar cheese divided, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, chopped leaves

Instructions

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  1. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add ground beef, onion and garlic. Cook until beef has browned, about 3-5 minutes, making sure to crumble the beef as it cooks; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in corn, black beans and green chiles until well combined. Stir in tomatoes, taco sauce, salsa, pasta and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked through, about 13-16 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and top with cheese. Cover until cheese has melted, about 2 minutes. Stir in cilantro.
  4. Serve immediately.