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Taco Pasta

Taco pasta combines two of my favorite dishes! Get the yummy Mexican flavors you love in a taco in a cheesy, creamy pasta dish.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 904 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 (14.5-ounce can) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1 pound Pasta of Choice
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
Optional toppings:
  • greek yogurt or sour cream
  • jalapeños sliced
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add olive oil and set over medium heat. Once shimmering, add onion and cook for 5 minutes, or until it starts to soften.
  2. Add ground beef, garlic, and taco seasoning and cook, stirring often, until the meat is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the tomato paste and stir to coat all of the meat and vegetables. Add diced tomatoes and stock and bring to a boil. Add pasta and reduce heat to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 to 18 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked al dente and almost all of the liquid has cooked off.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, mixing until melted. Serve with toppings of choice.

Notes

  • Storage: Allow leftovers to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. Taco pasta will keep for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water until heated through.
  • Notes:
  • Nutrition facts are for the taco pasta only and do not include optional toppings.
  • If you don't have taco seasoning, you can use the following as a substitute:
  • 2 tablespoons
  • chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon
  • cumin
  • 2 teaspoons
  • paprika
  • 2 teaspoons
  • black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons
  • salt
  • 1 teaspoon
  • garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon
  • onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon
  • oregano
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano

Nutrition Information

Serving 8ounces Calories 904kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 99g (33%) Protein 51g (102%) Fat 33g (51%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 794mg (33%) Potassium 977mg (28%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 529IU (11%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 255mg (26%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 904

% Daily Value*

Serving 8ounces
Calories 904kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 99g 33%
Protein 51g 102%
Fat 33g 51%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 794mg 33%
Potassium 977mg 21%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 529IU 11%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 255mg 26%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.