Taco Pasta
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
571 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Taco Pasta
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This easy taco pasta is made with ground beef, tomatoes, and plenty of cheese, all tossed in a creamy sauce. Garnish with your favorite taco toppings for a quick and family friendly dinner option!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta or other short pasta
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
- 1/2 cup minced onion
- 1 ounce can petite diced tomatoes drained
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced Roma tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- Additional taco toppings if desired such as tortilla strips, olives, avocado and jalapenos
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions. Reserve 1/4 cup of the cooking water.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the beef.
- Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and break up with a spatula.
- Add the onion to the pan.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes or until meat is browned and cooked through, and onion is tender.
- Add the tomatoes and taco seasoning to the pan and stir to combine.
- Pour the cooked pasta into the pan with the meat. Reduce the heat to low.
- Add the cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly until cheese are melted.
- Add reserved pasta water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if needed to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
- Sprinkle with tomatoes and cilantro and serve. Add additional taco toppings if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
39g
(78%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
141mg
(47%)
Sodium
486mg
(20%)
Potassium
642mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1075IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
3.8mg
(4%)
Calcium
291mg
(29%)
Iron
3.8mg
(21%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 141mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 486mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 642mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1075IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 3.8mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 291mg | 29% |
| Iron | 3.8mg | 21% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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