Description
Taco pasta is a flavorful and comforting dish that beautifully combines the zest of taco seasoning with creamy pasta. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this one-pot meal bursts with savory ingredients like ground meat, vibrant bell peppers, and gooey cheese. With its rich taste and delightful texture, taco pasta will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef or turkey
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (fire-roasted recommended)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Cook the rotini in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and diced bell peppers; cook until meat is browned.
- Stir in taco seasoning and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Fold in cooked pasta and cheddar cheese until combined and creamy.
- Serve topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt, garnished with cilantro or green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg