Taco Pasta
Rich and creamy taco pasta with a flavorful kick! This one pot recipes features savory seasoned beef, tender pasta shells, and a gooey, cheesy sauce. It is the ultimate comforting meal for the whole family!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes or salsa
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 cups whole wheat pasta shells see note
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- fresh herbs to garnish
Instructions
- First, add the ground beef to a large skillet over medium heat. Once browned, drain any excess grease.
- Then, add in the butter and garlic. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Then, add in the taco seasoning, tomatoes, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add in the pasta shells. Boil for 7 to 8 minutes, or until pasta is cooked.
- Turn the heat down to very low. Then, add in the shredded cheese. Stir until melted and the sauce has thickened.
- Finally, top with fresh herbs if desired. Serve!
Notes
- Feel free to use ground turkey, pork, or chicken.
- You can use any type of pasta shells you prefer. If you are gluten free, use gluten free shells.
- If desired, replace the whole milk with half and half. We do not recommend skim milk since it is too thin.
- The longer this cooks, the thicker the sauce will become.
- Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Nutrition Facts
Nutrition FactsTaco PastaAmount Per ServingCalories 452 Calories from Fat 369% Daily Value*Fat 41g63%Saturated Fat 19g119%Trans Fat 2gPolyunsaturated Fat 1gMonounsaturated Fat 15gCholesterol 141mg47%Sodium 796mg35%Potassium 567mg16%Carbohydrates 43g14%Fiber 0.3g1%Sugar 4g4%Protein 42g84%Vitamin A 683IU14%Vitamin C 1mg1%Calcium 405mg41%Iron 4mg22%* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.