Taco Pasta Recipe

cheesy taco pasta garnished with cilantro and pico de gallo

This creamy, cheesy taco pasta cooks in one skillet in 30 minutes. A cozy, flavor-packed dinner your whole family will love!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 512kcal

Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoon taco seasoning
1 med onion, diced
3-4 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes and green chiles
5-6 cups chicken broth start with 5 and add more if needed
2 cups whole milk
16 oz medium pasta shells
2 cups queso
kosher salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot or braiser, cook ground beef, onion, garlic with the taco seasoning until meat is browned and cooked through.
Add tomatoes and pasta, stirring to combine. Add broth and milk. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until pasta is cooked to just tender. Stir often.
Turn heat down and stir in the queso, stirring until everything is combined and mixture is creamy. This should just take a few more minutes.
Divide into serving bowls, garnish, and enjoy!

Notes

NOTES: If you find that you need more liquid to cook the pasta, feel free to add more broth or milk. Different shapes and sizes of pasta will absorb cooking liquid a little differently.

Garnish with shredded cheese, pico de gallo, cilantro, sour cream.

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