Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is the ultimate comfort food that brings together the delightful flavors of tacos and creamy cheese in a simple, satisfying dish. This one-pot meal features tender pasta enveloped in a rich cheese sauce, savory ground beef, and zesty taco seasonings. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a surefire way to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (red or yellow)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and bell peppers; sauté until onions are translucent.
- Push veggies to the side and add ground beef. Cook until browned, breaking apart with a spatula.
- Sprinkle taco seasoning over beef; pour in tomato sauce and mix well.
- Meanwhile, cook penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain (reserve some pasta water).
- Stir cooked pasta into the skillet with the beef mixture. If too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and creamy. Serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg