Creamy Taco Pasta Skillet: Simple Dinner Magic
A delicious and easy one-skillet meal that brings together classic taco flavors with comforting pasta. Perfect for a quick and flavorful family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (10 ounces) Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked pasta (such as elbow macaroni or rotini)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional toppings: sour cream, chopped cilantro, diced onions, salsa
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes, black beans, Rotel, water, and uncooked pasta.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, with your favorite taco toppings.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute ground turkey or chicken for the ground beef.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning to your preference.
- If the pasta isn’t fully cooked and the skillet is too dry, add a little more water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500
- Sugar: Approximately 5g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 8g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
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