Description
Cheesy taco pasta combines the comforting flavors of cheesy goodness and zesty taco seasoning into a delightful one-pot dish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends. With its vibrant ingredients and creamy texture, you’ll find it becoming a staple in your meal rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat 1 tbsp oil. Sauté chopped onions and bell peppers for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Add ground beef to the skillet, cooking until browned (6-8 minutes). Stir in taco seasoning.
- Mix cooked pasta with the beef mixture and add tomato sauce, combining well for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg