Cheesy Taco Pasta Recipe
A flavorful and easy-to-make Cheesy Taco Pasta combining seasoned ground beef, rotini pasta, salsa, and melted Mexican cheese for a comforting, Tex-Mex inspired family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Pasta
- 8 oz Rotini pasta
Meat and Seasoning
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 oz taco seasoning
- 1/2 cup water
Other Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese (divided)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Prepare rotini pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and set it aside.
- Cook the ground beef: In a large pot over medium heat, cook and crumble the ground beef until it is fully browned and no longer pink. Drain excess fat as needed to reduce grease.
- Add seasoning: Add the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water to the cooked beef. Stir to combine and cook until the water has evaporated and the seasoning mixture coats the beef evenly.
- Combine pasta and salsa: Add the cooked rotini pasta to the seasoned beef in the pot. Pour in the salsa and mix thoroughly to blend all ingredients well.
- Melt the cheese: Add 1 1/2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese to the pot and stir continuously over low heat until the cheese has melted and the mixture is creamy. Remove from heat.
- Finish with remaining cheese: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese on top of the pasta mixture. Allow it to melt slightly before serving for an extra cheesy finish.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, use a hot salsa or add chopped jalapeños.
- To make it lighter, substitute ground turkey for beef and use reduced-fat cheese.
- Ensure to drain fat from beef to avoid greasy pasta.
- Serve with a side of sour cream or guacamole for extra flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Keywords: taco pasta, cheesy pasta, quick dinner, ground beef recipe, Mexican pasta, easy family meal, Tex-Mex
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