Taco Pasta Recipe
This Taco Pasta Recipe is like if Rotel dip and tacos had a baby! This creamy kick of cheeses with taco seasoning is a favorite easy dinner.
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 474kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pasta shells ½ of a 1 pound box
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 2 cups beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons taco sauce
- 1 cup milk
- 10 ounces canned diced tomatoes with green chilies undrained
- 8 ounces Velveeta cheese cut in to cubes
- 1 cup shredded fiesta blend cheese
Instructions
- Cook the 1 pound of ground beef and minced garlic in a skillet over medium high heat, until meat is no longer pink. Drain grease if needed.
- Add in taco seasoning, the 2 cups beef broth, 2 Tablespoons taco sauce, 1 cup milk, and 1 can of diced tomatoes with green chilies, and bring to a boil, stirring occassionally.
- When boiling, reduce to a simmer, add the pasta, cover and stir occasionally and cook until the pasta is al dente.
- When pasta is cooked, add in the shredded cheese and the Velveeta cheese. Stir until melted and remove from heat.
- Serve with fresh cilantro on top (optional), and enjoy!
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Notes
If you like a little spice, feel free to add a few splashes of hot sauce or use spicy taco sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 474kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1652mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 1227IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 520mg | Iron: 3mg
