Description
This One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta is a family-favorite comfort food that combines all the bold, zesty flavors of tacos with the creamy goodness of cheesy pasta. It’s quick, budget-friendly, and made in just one pot—perfect for busy weeknights!
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped (any color)
1 packet taco seasoning
2 cups beef broth
2 cups uncooked rotini pasta
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup frozen or canned corn (drained if canned)
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
2. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
3. Stir in the taco seasoning and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Pour in the beef broth, uncooked pasta, diced tomatoes, and corn. Stir well and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is cooked through.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese until fully melted and creamy.
7. Serve hot with your favorite toppings like sour cream, avocado, or cilantro.
Notes
This dish reheats well—store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Use ground turkey or plant-based crumbles for a lighter or vegetarian version.
Top with crushed tortilla chips for a crunchy finish!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: taco pasta, cheesy taco pasta, one-pot dinner, ground beef pasta, easy taco pasta