PrintOne Pot Taco Pasta: Creamy, Cheesy Weeknight Magic
Make this creamy, cheesy one pot taco pasta for a quick family dinner that requires minimal dishes. It combines familiar taco flavors with satisfying pasta for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni or rotini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeños
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes and green chilies, tomato sauce, chicken broth, taco seasoning, and cumin. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Add the uncooked pasta to the boiling liquid. Stir well to prevent sticking.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pot, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined.
- Add the cheddar cheese and Monterey Jack cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy.
- Serve immediately with your choice of optional toppings.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use beef broth instead of chicken broth.
- If the sauce seems too thick after adding the cream, add a splash more broth or milk until you reach your desired consistency.
- This recipe is great for using up leftover taco meat if you have any.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 950
- Fat: 38
- Saturated Fat: 18
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 110