Taco Pasta
Taco pasta is an exciting twist on two family favorites that makes for one seriously fun kid friendly recipe night after night. Kids go wild for the bold taco seasoned beef combined with cheesy pasta and parents love that this crowd pleasing dinner uses simple ingredients they almost always have on hand.
Seasoned ground beef and pasta cooked in one pan with taco spices and melted cheddar cheese on top.
Nutrition per serving
Ingredients
protein
pasta
seasoning
liquid
topping
sauce
Instructions
Brown the Ground Beef
Heat a large deep skillet over medium high heat and add the ground beef. Cook while breaking it apart with a spatula for about 7 minutes until fully browned and no pink remains. Drain any excess fat from the pan before moving to the next step.
Season and Add Liquid
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the browned beef and stir to coat. Add the drained diced tomatoes and beef broth to the skillet and stir everything together. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally.
Cook the Pasta in the Sauce
Add the dry elbow macaroni directly into the boiling beef and broth mixture in the skillet. Stir well, then reduce heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until the pasta is tender and has absorbed most of the liquid.
Melt Cheese and Serve
Remove the pan from heat and dollop the sour cream over the pasta, stirring it in gently for extra creaminess. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the top and cover the pan for 2 minutes to let it melt. Serve directly from the skillet for easy cleanup and maximum fun.
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