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A close-up of a bowl of one pot taco pasta, generously topped with melted shredded cheese and seasoned ground beef.

One Pot Taco Pasta

This one-pot taco pasta is a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy weeknights. All the flavors of tacos in a comforting pasta dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 packet taco seasoning 1 ounce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounce, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 12 ounces pasta such as rotini or penne
For Serving
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings sour cream, salsa, chopped cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and beef broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Add the pasta to the pot, stir to combine, and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the pasta is cooked through and most of the liquid has been absorbed, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
  6. Serve hot, with your favorite taco toppings if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of liquid based on your preferred pasta consistency. If the pasta is not fully cooked and the liquid is gone, add a little more broth or water.

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