One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 574cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This quick and easy One Pot Taco Pasta Recipe is a family favorite! Pasta shells, ground beef and plenty of cheesy goodness are all flavored with the perfect amount of taco seasoning. It's one of my favorite 30 minute dinner recipes!

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion (finely diced)
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 lb lean ground beef (cooked or raw)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cumin
2¼ cups low sodium beef broth
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup tomato sauce
3 cups uncooked pasta (I used lumaconi or shellbows, about 240 grams)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil.
Add the onion and peppers and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Add the beef, taco seasoning, garlic, oregano, salt, and cumin. Cook and stir until beef is browned.
Add the broth, cream and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
Stir in the uncooked pasta, cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring often, until pasta is al dente (about 10 minutes depending on the type).
Stir in the cheese. Taste and serve.

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:

Vegetables: feel free to add extra veggies here! Stir in firmer veggies with the onion and peppers, and add quick cooking veggies near the end.
Ground beef: I use lean ground beef so rarely have to drain the fat. If you find there is a lot of fat after browning, simply drain it or use a paper towel to soak it up before continuing. You can also swap this with other varieties of ground meat or for a can of rinsed black beans.
Broth: I use low sodium broth and then add salt as needed. If you're starting with salted broth, you may want to reduce the added salt and add more before serving.
Pasta: most short cuts of pasta will work here! I like to use lumaconi or shellbows, elbow macaroni or shells. Keep in mind that the cook time may vary slightly depending on the type you choose.

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