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Close-up of a spoonful of Cheesy Taco Pasta featuring shell pasta, seasoned ground beef, and melted cheese.

Cheesy Taco Pasta

This Cheesy Taco Pasta is a quick and flavorful Mexican-inspired dish perfect for busy families. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that comes together easily for a weeknight 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: 394
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound large shells pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (or 1 packet)
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 cup jarred salsa
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Cook the shelled pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pan and brown well.
  3. Drain the fat.
  4. Add the taco seasoning and 3/4 cup of water, stir and cook until water is gone.
  5. Add the pasta back into the pot with the salsa and cheese.
  6. Stir to combine.
  7. Serve immediately, preferably with crunchy tortilla chips (optional) on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 394kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 528mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 475IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten-free if you use a gluten-free pasta. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite salsa or cheese.

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