Description
A fun twist on traditional tacos, combining pasta with bold taco flavors for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups small shell pasta
- 1 pound ground beef (lean or extra lean)
- 1/2 cup onions (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, optional)
- 1/4 cup taco seasoning
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Beef: Start by placing a large frying pan on medium-high heat. Add your ground beef into the pan and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
- Add Onions and Garlic: Add chopped onions and minced garlic (if using) to the pan with the beef. Fry for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Mix in Other Ingredients: Stir in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, water, and small shell pasta, ensuring all pasta is coated.
- Let It Simmer: Reduce heat to medium, cover loosely, and let cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cheese: Stir in shredded cheese and allow it to melt.
- Serve It Up: Serve the Taco Pasta hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Customize with toppings like jalapeños, sour cream, or avocado. Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg