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Taco Pasta Recipe with Cream Cheese

A one pot cheesy taco pasta recipe that is made with ground beef and pasta in a creamy sauce. An easy recipe that comes together in 30 minutes for dinner tonight.This taco pasta is so good. It has a little spicy kick that isn't too spicy and I'm such a pasta & cheese lover that I could eat the whole pan.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 491 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ¼ cup taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 10 ounces enchilada sauce I prefer Gebhardt brand
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
  • 3 cups uncooked pasta choose your favorite - shells, elbows, etc
  • 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. In a deep skillet over medium-high heat, add ground beef and season with taco seasoning and onion powder. Once it has browned and is cooked through, add in the garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add enchilada sauce, tomato sauce, and beef broth. Mix to combine.
  3. Bring to a boil, add the pasta, mix, and turn down to a simmer.
  4. Cover and simmer stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until pasta is cooked.
  5. Remove the lid and stir the mixture. Turn your burner down to low (if it isn't already).
  6. Add the cream cheese in pieces. Mix them in until they melt. Once that has melted, add in the shredded cheese. Mix to combine and let it melt.
  7. Serve it up with your favorite toppings and a little extra cheese.

Notes

  • You can add in extras and your favorite taco items. I like adding black beans, pinto beans, diced tomatoes, and corn.
  • If you use pasta that's larger than elbow or shells, you may need a little more cooking time.
  • If your stove cooks a little hot (even on low), you may need to add additional liquid so that the pasta can fully cook through.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/6th of recipe Calories 491kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 52g (17%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 57mg (19%) Sodium 872mg (36%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/6th of recipe
Calories 491kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 52g 17%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 57mg 19%
Sodium 872mg 36%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

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