Description
Cheesy Beef Taco Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, blending seasoned ground beef, gooey cheddar cheese, and tender pasta in a savory sauce that bursts with flavor. This one-pot dish is perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends, making it a family favorite that’s easy to whip up. With its vibrant presentation and customizable ingredients, you can impress everyone at the table without the stress. Get ready to enjoy a delicious dinner that satisfies all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 8 oz short pasta (like penne or rotini)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped bell peppers (mixed colors)
- ½ cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- Cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente; drain and set aside.
- Sauté onions and bell peppers in a large skillet with oil until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add ground beef to the skillet, breaking apart as it cooks until browned (7-10 minutes).
- Stir in taco seasoning and garlic; mix well.
- Pour in tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Combine cooked pasta with beef mixture, stirring until coated.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and remove from heat.
- Serve hot with sour cream and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg