Description
This One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta blends the bold flavors of taco night with the comfort of cheesy pasta. It’s a fast, family-friendly meal made entirely in one pan with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (5 oz) can tomato paste
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 pound uncooked pasta shells
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- Optional toppings: diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, lime wedges, sour cream
Instructions
- Heat a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
- Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Stir in tomato paste, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Mix well.
- Pour in beef stock and stir in pasta.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once pasta is tender and sauce has thickened, remove from heat and stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like avocado, cilantro, lime, or sour cream.
Notes
- Stir frequently to prevent sticking at the bottom of the pot.
- Don’t add cheese too early or it may clump — stir in off heat.
- Use shells or short pasta to soak up all the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg