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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta: Your New Family Favorite Meal

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One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta combines cheesy goodness with savory taco flavors, ready in just 30 minutes for a quick family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Dish
  • 1 lb Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin or other taco seasonings
  • 1 tbsp Dried Minced Onion substitute with fresh onion if preferred
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder can use fresh garlic
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes with Green Chiles (Rotel) or plain diced tomatoes with jalapeños
  • 2 cups Beef Broth vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • 1 cup Whole Milk almond milk for dairy-free version
  • 8 oz Shell Pasta consider gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese can substitute with mozzarella
  • 1 cup Mild Cheddar Cheese mix with sharp cheddar for more flavor
Optional Taco Toppings
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 medium Avocado diced

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add 1 lb of ground beef and sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chiles, and 2 cups of beef broth. Pour in 1 cup of whole milk and bring to a boil.
  3. Add 8 oz of shell pasta to the pot, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low and cover, simmer for 9-12 minutes.
  4. Add 1 cup each of shredded Monterey Jack cheese and mild cheddar cheese, along with ½ cup of whole milk, stirring until melted.
  5. Remove from heat and serve warm, garnished with taco toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Expert tips: Shred your own cheese for better melting, reserve milk for creaminess, and check gluten-free status of ingredients.

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