Amina’s Amazing 5-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Pasta
A quick and easy weeknight dinner, this 5-Ingredient Cheesy Taco Pasta is a kid-friendly meal that brings comforting taco flavors to your favorite pasta.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the taco seasoning and tomato sauce.
- Add the uncooked elbow macaroni and 2 cups of water to the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cumin or chili powder with the taco seasoning.
- If you prefer a creamier pasta, you can add about 1/4 cup of milk or sour cream at the end with the cheese.
- This recipe is easily customizable. Feel free to add your favorite taco toppings like diced tomatoes, lettuce, or a dollop of sour cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 500 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 6g
- Sodium: Approximately 800mg
- Fat: Approximately 25g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 13g
- Trans Fat: Approximately 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 45g
- Fiber: Approximately 3g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
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