Cheesy Taco Pasta: The Ultimate Family-Friendly Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
- Ground beef
- Onion
- Taco seasoning
- Tomato sauce
- Diced tomatoes and green chilies
- Black beans
- Corn
- Elbow macaroni
- Beef broth
- Cheddar cheese
- Monterey Jack cheese
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink, then drain excess grease.
- Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in taco seasoning and cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chilies, black beans, and corn; stir well.
- Incorporate uncooked elbow macaroni and beef broth; ensure pasta is submerged.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check pasta for doneness; if needed, continue simmering to reach desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses on top; cover until melted.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg