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cheesy taco pasta garnished with cilantro and pico de gallo

Taco Pasta Skillet Recipe

This cheesy taco pasta skillet is a creamy, one-pan dinner made with taco-seasoned beef, tender pasta shells, and queso for the ultimate easy weeknight comfort food. Ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 512kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • braiser or large pot
  • spatula

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.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 512kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 1525mg | Potassium: 698mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 604IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 330mg | Iron: 3mg
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