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Easy Taco Pasta

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Easy Taco Pasta is a one pot meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes. Loaded with your favorite taco ingredients, this creamy, cheesy dish is perfect for a weeknight meal!

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Easy Taco Pasta

I’ve got another quick and easy, one pot meal today, friends!

And it just so happens that this beef taco pasta combines my favorite ingredients.

First, it’s Mexican-inspired. Need I say more? Secondly, it’s creamy, cheesy,  and filled with my favorite taco ingredients, in just one pot.  That’s right, the pasta gets cooked with the beef mixture, so no need to boil the noodles before-hand (and dirty another pot).

The best part about this taco pasta recipe? It’s ready in just 30 minutes! The hardest part is browning the ground beef. After that, your stove top does all of the work.

Plus, this recipe is easy customizable depending on your tastes. 

How about that for an easy weeknight meal?

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Ingredients in Cheesy Taco Pasta:

  • Onion
  • Ground beef
  • Salt and pepper
  • Beef broth
  • Salsa
  • Taco seasoning
  • Noodles
  • Corn
  • Sour cream
  • Shredded cheddar cheese

How to Make Creamy Taco Pasta:

  • In a large pot (or large skillet), add onion and ground beef and brown and crumble ground beef an until no longer pink.
  • Drain, wipe pot (if needed) and return to pot.
  • Add salt and pepper (if desired), beef broth, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Once mixture is boiling, add noodles, stir, and cover. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10-13 minutes, or. until noodles are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove lid and stir in corn, cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in sour cream until combined. Then add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with sour cream, extra salsa, or guacamole (if desired) and serve immediately.

Taco Pasta Toppings:

While this taco pasta with corn is delicious on its own, I love to jazz it up by adding some toppings:

  • Sour cream
  • Crushed tortilla chips
  • Salsa
  • Cilantro
  • Guacamole
  • Sliced black olives
  • Diced jalapeños 

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What to Serve with This Meal?

I like to serve this dish with a fresh salad or garlic bread.

How Long Does this Last?

Pasta will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Tips for Making the Best Taco Pasta:

  • Be mindful of the cooking time when cooking noodles, depending on the type. Smaller pasta shapes will cook a bit quicker, while larger types may need a minute or two longer.
  • If you don’t have salsa on-hand, diced tomatoes would work well in its place.
  • Feel free to swap the ground beef for ground turkey, chicken, or even chorizo.
  • No beef broth? You can use chicken broth or water in its place.
  • Switch up or add more taco favorites to this dish! Black beans or jalapeños would be a tasty mix-in.

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Looking for More Taco-inspired Recipes? I’ve Got You Covered!

  • Taco Pasta Salad
  • Baked Chicken Tacos
  • Cheesy Taco Cups
  • Honey BBQ Pork Tacos
  • Black Bean Taco Quinoa Skillet
  • Cilantro Lime Popcorn Shrimp Tacos
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Easy Taco Pasta

Easy Taco Pasta is a one pot meal that's ready in just 30 minutes. Loaded with your favorite taco ingredients, this creamy, cheesy dish is perfect for a weeknight meal!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword mexican recipe, taco pasta
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 524kcal

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ white onion diced
  • Salt and pepper if desired
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 cup salsa any kind
  • 2 tablespoons (1 packet) taco seasoning
  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta, such as cavatappi or rotini
  • 1 cup canned, fresh, or frozen corn
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • In a large pot (or large skillet), add onion and ground beef and brown and crumble ground beef until no longer pink. Drain, wipe pot (if needed) and return to pot. 
  • Add salt and pepper (if desired), beef broth, salsa, and taco seasoning. Stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. 
  • Once mixture is boiling, add noodles, stir, and cover. Turn heat to low and simmer for 10-13 minutes, or until noodles are tender and most of liquid is absorbed.
  • Remove lid and stir in corn, cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until warmed through.
  • Remove pot from heat and stir in sour cream until combined. Then add shredded cheese and stir until melted. Garnish with sour cream, extra salsa, or crushed tortilla chips (if desired) and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Pasta will last in an airtight container for up to three days.
  • See my tips and tricks for making this Taco Pasta above the recipe box.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 524kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1169mg | Potassium: 707mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 930IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 3mg
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