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Taco pasta

Cheesy Taco One-Pot Pasta

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 12 ounces shell or rotini pasta
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with green chiles
  • 1 can 4 oz diced green chiles
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Optional toppings: chopped cilantro diced tomatoes, sliced jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high; cook onion 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Brown beef 5-7 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until no pink remains; drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Add taco seasoning; cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add uncooked pasta, broth, tomatoes with chiles and juices, and canned chiles; stir and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most liquid absorbed.
  6. Off heat, stir in sour cream and 1½ cups cheese until melted and creamy.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and favorite taco toppings; serve immediately.