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Cheesy Taco One-Pot Pasta

Taco Tuesday just got a whole lot easier, friends! This recipe combines everyone's favorite taco flavors with pasta for a fun twist that the kids will absolutely devour. It's cheesy, it's spicy (but not too spicy!), and best of all, it's done in one pot so you can get back to Netflix after dinner.
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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 olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
  2. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Add the uncooked pasta, beef broth, diced tomatoes with green chiles (with their juices), and canned green chiles. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream and 1½ cups of shredded cheese. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is creamy.
  7. Top with remaining cheese and your favorite taco toppings. Serve immediately and watch it disappear!