Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is a delicious fusion dish that combines the comforting flavors of pasta with the zesty essence of tacos. This one-pot meal features tender pasta enveloped in a savory beef mixture, smothered in gooey cheddar cheese and finished with your favorite taco toppings. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (for serving)
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Add the diced bell pepper and taco seasoning; cook until veggies are tender.
- Stir in tomato sauce and half of the cheddar cheese until melted.
- Fold in the cooked pasta until well coated.
- For extra cheesiness, transfer to an oven-safe dish, top with remaining cheese, and bake until bubbly.
- Serve warm with sour cream and desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet, Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg