One Pot Taco Pasta

Taco Pasta is made in one pot with just a few simple ingredients. Ground beef, seasonings, salsa, and pasta noodles cook in one pot on the stove. Cheesy taco pasta is a simple, 30 minute dinner recipe that is sure to be a hit.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword cheesy taco pasta, one pot taco pasta recipe, taco pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 364kcal

Author Jessica

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups rotini pasta noodles
2 cups water
1 cup salsa
1 packet (1 oz) mild taco seasoning
2 cups shredded cheese more or less to taste

Instructions

In a skillet pan, over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef with the onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, and salt. Cook and crumble until the beef is no longer pink. Drain.
* Use a large skillet pan or pot with high sides and one with a lid.
Add the dry pasta noodles, water, salsa, and taco seasoning packet. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium low and cover the pot with the lid. Cook for 15 minutes.
Add the shredded cheese and stir until it's combined and the cheese is melted.
Serve with your favorite taco toppings. We like to top ours with sour cream, cilantro, and chopped tomatoes.

Notes

Taco Seasoning : I prefer the mild taco seasoning packet because it's easier on the kids. I actually like it in this recipe because you have the spice from the salsa, so I feel like the mild seasoning does better. Of course, feel free to use regular taco seasoning or even the hot taco seasoning for some spice.

Can I make this spicy? : Yes! Use hot taco seasoning. Add some cayenne pepper in with the other dried seasonings. Use Pepper Jack cheese. You could also add a can of green chilies (drained).

Water : I have tried making this with chicken broth and beef broth and it's too salty. Feel free to make the swap but the overall taste of the dish may be too salty. I always make this water.

Shredded Cheese : I use Colby Jack cheese. You could use cheddar cheese or even Pepper Jack cheese for some spice.

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